Looking for BEAD Information?
The office of broadband has created a new webpage for all things bead related! This new page can be accessed at https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/bead
Virginia Make Ready Initiative
The application process for this program has closed, as funding available under the program will be fully awarded upon conclusion of awards made under the February 2025 award round. The Office of Broadband is working with awardees under the Virginia Make Ready Initiative to complete projects awarded under this program
FY2025 VATI Program
The FY2025 & FY2026 biennium budget outlines $10 million in funding in each year of the biennium for last-mile broadband deployment projects. The Office of Broadband will release details on the FY2025 Round of the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative when additional details and timeframes are known regarding the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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VIRGINIA TELECOMMUNICATION INITIATIVE PROJECT DASHBOARD
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) Project Dashboard for projects funded in the FY21 and FY22 program cycles. The dashboard reports on key project progress indicators, including dollars expended and locations provided broadband access. The dashboard is designed for residents and other stakeholders to stay informed on the progress of projects in their areas to provide broadband access.
