Maine Releases BEAD Prequalification Requirements
Prequalification phase will evaluate financial, technical, operational and managerial capacity.

Prequalification phase will evaluate financial, technical, operational and managerial capacity.
July 16, 2024 – The Maine Connectivity Authority released the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program’s prequalification evaluation guide on Friday.
The prequalification phase of the BEAD program is the first phase in Maine’s two-part BEAD subgrantee selection processes during which applicants can receive qualification before the official application process opens. The prequalification evaluation guide helps applicants understand qualifications, requirements, and steps for successful submission to gain access to a portion of the $272 million Maine was allocated to support broadband expansion across the state.
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