Montana Says It Has Launched First BEAD Grant Application Portal
Montana claimed to be the first state to launch its BEAD grant application portal.
WASHINGTON, August 14, 2024 – Montana launched its grant application portal Tuesday, claiming to be the first state in the nation to accept applications under the $42.45 billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
This move followed an August 1 announcement by Gov. Greg Gianforte that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration had given final approval to volume two of Montana’s initial program proposal. NTIA’s approval secured nearly $629 million to enhance high-speed internet access across the state.
