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Idaho BEAD Prequalification Process

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include public and private entities that meet the BEAD eligibility requirements set forth in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title I, Section 60102, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (November 15, 2021) also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:

  • An eligible broadband provider based on the definition outlined in the ID Code § 40-517 (2022);
  • Incorporated businesses or partnerships;
  • Non-profit organizations;
  • Limited liability companies;
  • Incorporations
  • Cooperative entities that provide broadband services.
  • An Idaho local or Tribal government; or
  • Non-traditional providers (e.g., telecommunications provider, electric cooperative, and local government entities).