The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides $65 billion to connect all Americans to high-speed broadband internet that is affordable and reliable. Within BIL there are several programs that support broadband planning, infrastructure, and adoption. Wisconsin will administer funding under the Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Program (BEAD) program and Digital Equity Act (DEA) programs. BIL also provides funding to the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for federally administered broadband programs, as described below. 

BIL grant programs are not intended for household or individual applicants. Instead, states will lead planning and grantmaking efforts to provide funding to internet service providers which will build and provide service to households and businesses. Households that need assistance accessing the internet should visit the Broadband Consumer Resource page.

Visit Internet for All for additional information and updates https://internetforall.gov/ 

GRANT PROGRAMS

BROADBAND EQUITY, ACCESS, AND DEPLOYMENT (BEAD) PROGRAM

DIGITAL EQUITY ACT PROGRAMS