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Program MilestoneAugust 7, 2026
NTIA BEAD Dashboard: 53 of 56 States and Territories Have Signed and Returned Award Agreements
The NTIA BEAD Progress Dashboard confirms that all 56 states and territories have submitted Final Proposals, 55 have received NTIA approval, and 53 have signed and returned their award agreements, finalizing the grant process. This milestone allows those Eligible Entities to move forward with subgrantee contracting and construction readiness activities.
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