Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Grant Program

CLOSED: Solicitation No. 2025-MBI-06

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Funding Program in Massachusetts aims to provide universal broadband access and support digital equity initiatives. The goal is that by the end of the BEAD Program, Massachusetts will achieve universal broadband access, serving all unserved and underserved Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs), using reliable broadband technology at speeds of at least 100 Mbps/20 Mbps. Please refer to the lists posted below of locations eligible for BEAD Deployment Phase Round One funding.

The following types of entities may apply for BEAD grants: 

• Private companies (e.g., corporations, limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited partnerships, etc.)
• Local governmental entities (e.g., municipalities or municipal light plants that offer broadband service)
• Tribal governments
• Nonprofit organizations
• Co-operatives, electric co-operatives, and public or private utilities
• Public utility districts
• Public Private Partnerships, which are long-term agreements between local government entities and private entities for the delivery and funding of broadband services
• Other entities that develop and/or operate broadband networks and can demonstrate the experience, capacity and financial resources and stability to satisfy the grant obligations. 

Organizations applying for funding that have already completed the Pre-Qualification Process and have been approved by MBI may proceed directly to submit the full project application.

Those organizations who did not successfully complete or participate in the Pre-Qualification process must submit their qualification information and documentation prior to beginning the process of completing and submitting the full project application.

Full details included in the solicitation linked below.

*All RFP schedule descriptions and dates are tentative and subject to change. 

Download Application Documents:

• BEAD Solicitation 2025-MBI-06 (PDF)
• BEAD Solicitation 2025-MBI-06 Amendment 1 (PDF)
• BEAD Solicitation 2025-MBI-06 Amendment 2 (PDF)
• BEAD Application Guide (PDF) updated 2/14/25
• BEAD BSL Eligibility List (XLS)
• BEAD CAI List (XLS)
• Proposed BSL List Template (XLS)
• Proposed CAI List Template (XLS)
• Project Financial Workbook (XLS)
• Model Letter of Credit (DOC)
• Qualification Guidelines (PDF) *only applicable for entities not currently qualified for BEAD
• BEAD Funding Agreement (PDF) (May be subsequently modified or otherwise updated by MBI)

Apply Here