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Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Grant

Overview

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with a goal of providing high-speed internet for all Wisconsinites. BEAD will support the deployment of qualifying internet technology that provides service of 100/20 Megabits per second (Mbps) download/upload to all households and businesses in Wisconsin that lack access to 100/20 Mbps.

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Additional Grant Details
Currently Accepting Applications for approved applicants	No BEAD BOB Grant Round Opened: July 17, 2025 Closed: July 28, 2025, 4:59 PM CT
Docket Number	5-BD-2025
Questions Related to Application Process	PSCBEADGrants@wisconsin.gov

The PSC Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline accepts tips and complaints about potential fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement of PSC-administered federal grants. A professional staff member will review your information and determine the appropriate next steps. To report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement, please contact the PSC Fraud Hotline at 1-800-225-7729 or 1-608-266-2001 (Local).

PSC Grants System

To apply for a PSC administered grant, applicants must submit an application using the PSC Grants System.
Use the application material below for details on grant eligibility, instructions on application responses and required documentation when submitting an application in the PSC Grants System.

PSC Grants System Login Grants System User's Guide

BEAD Awarding Process

The PSC administered the prequalificaiton and awarding process for the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program throughout 2024 and 2025. For more information see the BEAD Process Webpage. Past subgranting guidance and documentation can be found in docket 5-BD-2025.

BEAD Awardee Resources

BEAD Resources and Guidance

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for BEAD Webinar and State Permitting Resources

The Public Service Commission (PSC), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office (WI SHPO) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) developed a webinar playlist for BEAD applicants and interested stakeholders. The following resources are designed for entities undertaking a BEAD funded broadband deployment project.