News and Updates
BEAD Subgrantee Selection
The IBO will open Round 1 of Subgrantee Selection for 45 days beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30th, 2024. Applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. |
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Open for 45 days from December 30th – February 12th (11:59 pm) (The application portal can be found here.)
Subgrantee Selection Guidance Document
The Subgrantee Selection Guidance Document outlines the Round 1 application process and essential program requirements.
Subgrantee Selection Guidance Document
Eligible Address List
The IBO received NTIA approval for Indiana's list of BEAD-eligible addresses. It serves as the foundation for identifying locations eligible for broadband funding during Subgrantee Selection.
Address List
Subgrantee Selection Webinar Slides and Replay
The IBO hosted two webinars on the Round 1 Subgrantee Selection application process and program requirements. The webinar slides and replay are viewable below.
Webinar Slides
Webinar Replay
Subgrantee Selection FAQ Document
The IBO prepared a FAQ document for Subgrantee Selection. It includes questions asked through emails and during the webinars.
FAQ Document
Connecting Indiana Broadband Map
Indiana's interactive Broadband Map is accessible on the Connecting Indiana website. It displays every broadband serviceable location in Indiana.
Indiana Broadband Map
Post-Challenge Process Location Status Guidance
New guidance has been released by the IBO on post challenge process location status. It includes key information on processes for addressing location status changes, evidence requirements, and compliance with program goals.
Post-Challenge Process Location Status Guidance
Alternative Technology Guidance
Additional guidance has been drafted to outline the IBO's process for accepting and evaluating Alternative Technology (alt-tech) applications during Subgrantee Selection.
Alternative Technology Guidance
Supplemental Resources
The IBO has made some additional resources available for ISPs submitting BEAD applications during Subgrantee Selection including a model letter of credit and a one pager detailing instructions on 20% ineligible locations in a project area.
Model Letter of Credit
20% Ineligible Locations One Pager
CostQuest License Instructions
Pre-Qualification
The IBO has opened the pre-qualification for 31 days after the initial posting of pre-qualification guidance, on August 26, 2024. Prospective applicants will have this time after pre-qualification round begins to submit their materials |
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Open 31 days from August 26th – September 27th (11:59 pm)
Pre-Qualification Document
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Qualification Webinars
The IBO hosted two webinars for BEAD pre-qualification questions. There will also be 1:1 meetings available to interested internet service providers. If you sign up for a time slot, please come prepared with questions.
The webinar slide deck is available here. The recording of the first webinar can be found here.
IBO BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II Approved - The Indiana Broadband Office is pleased to announce the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved our BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II. Read NTIA's press release here. Indiana's entire Initial Proposal has now been approved.
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