Connect Illinois Round 4-Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD)

The Connect Illinois Round 4-Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) aims to deploy broadband service to unserved and underserved locations, prioritizing projects that provide fiber connectivity directly to the end-user. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and is open to eligible applicants who can demonstrate the ability to meet the program's objectives. The program seeks to enhance broadband access in areas lacking sufficient service, thereby improving connectivity for residents and businesses. The funding is intended to support projects that directly benefit end-users through the installation of fiber infrastructure.