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BEAD UpdateColoradoJune 25, 2026

Colorado Gov. Polis launches dashboard tracking $1.3B in federal funding, including BEAD

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a new public dashboard that shows how strategic state investments, including matching funds and technical assistance, have helped the state secure more than $1.3 billion in federal infrastructure funding, including broadband/BEAD dollars. The interactive dashboard tracks return on investment from the state's IIJA Cash Fund and lets users search hundreds of projects by county, congressional district, and funding category.

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Program MilestoneColoradoJuly 4, 2026

Colorado secures $420.6 million in NTIA-approved BEAD funding

On Dec. 2, 2025, the Colorado Broadband Office announced that NTIA approved the state's Final Proposal under the BEAD program, unlocking $420.6 million in federal funding to bring high-speed internet to more than 96,000 Coloradans in rural and underserved areas. Governor Jared Polis called the investment critical to closing the digital divide and advancing the state's goal of connecting 99% of residents to high-speed internet.

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BEAD UpdateColoradoJuly 4, 2026

Colorado Broadband Office Hosts Regional Permitting Roundtables for BEAD Projects

As grant-funded broadband projects scale statewide, the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) is proactively addressing an anticipated surge in permit volumes by hosting a series of Permitting Roundtables in five regions during May and June. These sessions bring together broadband providers (ISPs), local jurisdictions, and utility owners to identify process bottlenecks and explore technical and financial support options, with a virtual option also available.

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