This message was updated to correct the closing date for comments in the subheading: comments are due by Nov. 30.
Washington’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) DRAFT Initial Proposal Volume II
Public comment period is open for 30 days - closing Nov. 30, 2023
The Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) is announcing the opening of a public comment period for Washington’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) DRAFT Initial Proposal Volume II.
The public comment period is open for 30 days. It will close on Nov. 30, 2023.
Step 1: Review the DRAFT Initial Proposal Volume II document here (Box).
Step 2: Visit the DRAFT Initial Proposal Volume II Public Comment Survey Page and enter your comments before the Nov. 30, 2023 deadline.
You can also submit written comments by mail:
Department of Commerce
Washington State Broadband Office
P.O. Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504-2525
Building upon ongoing digital inclusion efforts, extensive public engagement efforts, and insight from local and tribal governments in Washington, the WSBO is releasing this DRAFT Initial Proposal Volume II.
Volume II details the initial proposal's additional 16 requirements addressing the planning process, the sub-grantee selection process, and other requirements associated with using BEAD funding.
Please continue to monitor our website for the most up-to-date information on the BEAD process. You can also sign up for updates from the Internet for All in Washington mailing list on the same page.
Draft Initial Proposal Volume I
Volume I contains information from four of 20 Initial Proposal requirements. Volume I is currently out for public comment until Nov.10, 2023.
More information
Please continue to monitor our website for the most up-to-date information on the BEAD process. You can also sign up for updates from the Internet for All in Washington mailing list on the same page.
The BEAD program is working to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories, tribal nations, communities, and stakeholders to build infrastructure where needed and increase high-speed internet adoption. The federal program provides over $42 billion for infrastructure planning and implementation nationwide. Washington will receive more than $1.2 billion in funding.
Visit our Internet for All in Washington initiative website to learn more.
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