Louisiana Accepting Applications for BEAD Grants
The first application round will close August 29, with a final second round to follow.

The first application round will close August 29, with a final second round to follow.
WASHINGTON, August 19, 2024 – Louisiana has started accepting applications for projects under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, the state announced on Monday.
“We’re really thrilled that the program has officially launched,” Veneeth Iyengar, the state’s broadband director, said at a press conference with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. “Within the next six to eight weeks, we’ll know what the results are for these projects that are impacting every single parish in the state of Louisiana.”
The press conference was streamed on YouTube.
Bipartisan support grows for KOSA despite implementation concerns.
FCC Chairman says he is treating all parties fairly
TDS has agreed to Everstream's six-month delay.
New Mexico, Hawaii report strong provider interest as more states move to prepare final proposals.