BEAD Grant Application Website

The BEAD Program is designed to ensure that every home, business, and community anchor institution in Michigan will have access to a high-speed internet connection by awarding grants to build infrastructure to locations that need it. BEAD-eligible locations were identified through the BEAD State Challenge Process. These eligibility determinations are under review by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and are being released in draft form for potential applicants to review for purposes of planning their applications.

Michigan’s BEAD Program has a two-step application process: pre-registration and project application. Resources to support you in reviewing Michigan’s BEAD-eligible locations, completing pre-registration, and completing project applications are available below.

Key Pre-Registration Dates: Every potential applicant must complete pre-registration with information about their organization. Pre-registration has been open since June 28, 2024. Preregistration submissions made by 4:00 pm Eastern on Thursday, January 9, 2025 will be responded to with requests for clarification if additional or different information is needed. Pre-registration submissions received between 4:01 pm Eastern on Thursday, January 9, 2025 and before 4:00 pm Eastern on Monday, March 10, 2025, will be reviewed exactly as submitted.

Key Project Application Dates: After completing pre-registration, an organization may submit one or more project applications. Project applications will be accepted between 9:00 am Eastern on Thursday, January 9, 2025 and 4:00 pm Eastern on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.