Georgia is now welcoming applications for the $1.7 billion BEAD rural broadband funding program, with a deadline of January 15, 2024, while Missouri will start its $1.3 billion program on February 20, 2024.
In evaluating BEAD project applications, both Missouri and Georgia will prioritize fiber broadband projects differently from alternative technologies like fixed wireless and satellite due to unique criteria tailored for performance and affordability.
Missouri's BEAD funding will be distributed over two rounds, with applicants able to earn up to 320 points based on criteria including affordability, minimal funding requirement, and fair labor practices, among others.
Primary criteria are crucial for projects' scoring, focusing on minimal BEAD funding use, affordability in comparison with urban benchmarks, and fair labor conditions, ensuring projects are not only financially sound but also equitable.
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