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Find similar grantsBroadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Aims to bring high-speed internet to all Americans, with Illinois receiving $1. 04 billion to connect unserved and underserved locations over five years.
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Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center .
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Illinois’ Provisional BEAD Awards Now Available. View the BEAD Award Map and More . Note from the IOB : BEAD-funded Connect Illinois Round 4 is subject to change based on the June 6, 2025 NTIA BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice .
Please check back for updates. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) included over $1. 3 billion in federal support for the Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program and related digital equity initiatives.
This page will include regular updates on the planning, preparation, and progress underway in advance of historic state-federal collaboration to eliminate the digital divide. All of this work is data driven, applying sophisticated analytics on current conditions and key findings from our ambitious 54-stop statewide listening tour .
All dates referenced in BEAD materials are subject to change, per National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) direction and approval.
Landing Pages, Links, & Resources: Access resources for BEAD Grantees BEAD Application Resources Access Sub-Grantee Selection Process resources Access pre-qualification resources Prevailing Wage for Broadband Access Prevailing Wage for Broadband Resources Connect Illinois Round 4 Request for Input BEAD Map Challenge Process Access challenge process resources BEAD Five-Year Action Plan Access the Five-Year Action Plan These documents are superseded by the June 6, 2025 NTIA BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice .
Initial Proposal, Volume I | BEAD Location/CAI Identification & Challenge Process Draft for Public Comment (September 2023) Final version (Approved by NTIA) Initial Proposal, Volume II | BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process Draft for Public Comment (September 2023) Final version (Approved by NTIA) - Approved by NTIA on June 13, 2024; Updated December 2024 Initial Proposal Public Comment Summary BEAD basics: BEAD 101 webinar or view the slides Please refer to this page for updates regarding draft content, timelines, and procedures.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other eligible entities in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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