The first round of subgrantee selection for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program in Missouri opens tomorrow, December 5. In preparation for the launch of BEAD Round 1, the Office of Broadband Development (OBD) has published Round 1 grant guidelines interpreting and applying elements of Missouri’s approved Initial Proposal for BEAD funding. Applicants should review these guidelines carefully before submitting applications for BEAD funding.
Key Dates for BEAD Round 1
July 3, 2024 – February 5, 2025
BEAD Pre-Qualification Application
December 5, 2024 – February 20, 2025
BEAD Scoring Round 1
February 21, 2025 – March 23, 2025
BEAD Scoring Round 1 Sub-round
February 21, 2025 – April 21, 2025
Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Periods
April 22, 2025 (estimated)
Round 1 Determinations
Resources and Assistance
In addition to the grant guidelines, applicants may wish to reference:
- Principles for Payments to Subgrantees Under a Fixed Amount Subgrant
- OBD’s Guide to Apply
- Data available OBD’s Mapping webpage under the “Application Areas” heading
- OBD’s November 22 Broadband Stakeholder Update, featuring an application walkthrough
Further technical support documents and opportunities for live technical assistance will be offered throughout the application window, beginning with BEAD Round 1 application office hours on Wednesday, December 18, at 3 p.m.
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact us at broadband@ded.mo.gov or 573-526-1028.
Learn more: https://ded.mo.gov/office-broadband-development/connecting-all-missourians
