Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment
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First Wave of BEAD Awards Announced |
Brandon Carson, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Executive Director and Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Governor
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On October 2, Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) visited Bald Eagle Area High School in Centre County to announce more than $448 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grants awarded to projects in 50 counties across the Commonwealth.
More awards are expected by the end of the year to reach all 67 counties.
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BEAD Program Page: Now Improved |
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program webpage received a revamp with new features designed to make key information easier to find and navigate:
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- View the BEAD Program milestone timeline and next steps.
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See funding and project numbers at a glance.
- Resident Resources: PA residents can check whether their home or business address is included in a project and review frequently asked questions about getting service.
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Project Resources: Grantees and municipalities can find important documents, directories, and review permitting questions. A BEAD Project FAQ is currently in development and will be coming soon.
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NEW! Broadband Project Location Map |
Alongside the award announcement, PBDA released a new map through pa.gov/ConnectPA to check if your address is part of a PBDA grant-funded project to bring high-speed internet to your area.
Type your address into the search bar. If your location is part of a project, it will zoom in and display a blue dot. Select the dot to see:
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- Service availability estimate
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The PBDA program the project is funded by
- The Internet Service Provider (ISP) the project is awarded to
- The project’s build status
- The internet connection technology used for the project
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Urban League of Greater Philadelphia |
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Left: Darrin Anderson, President & CEO of ULGP, Congressman Dwight Evans, State Representative Amen Brown, Philadelphia City Council Member Nicolas O'Rourke | Right: ULGP Board of Directors with President Darrin Anderson
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Liberty Township Grange Hall
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A historic restoration and a broadband upgrade transformed an 1800s church – turned town hall – into a new community hub for gatherings and essential high-speed internet access. Liberty Township in Susquehanna County celebrated the completed restoration of its Grange Hall, made possible through $780,000 from PBDA’s Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program.
This project helps the rural township expand access to health care, education, and employment opportunities for residents who have lacked the internet speeds needed to keep pace with modern demands.
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“This investment is not just in infrastructure, but in the health
and prosperity of our community for generations to come.”
- Lori Raub, Liberty Township Supervisor
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Liberty Township Grange Hall - Before
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| Liberty Township Grange Hall - After
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No matter your role—legislator, resident, participant, or stakeholder—the PBDA team is ready to help.
If you have questions about closing the digital divide in Pennsylvania, email the
PA Broadband Development Authority or connect with us by phone
at 1.866.466.3972.
Questions regarding Capital Project Fund grant programs may be directed to pbda_capitalprojectsfund@pa.gov.
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Department of Community & Economic Development | dced.pa.gov
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