Federal AgencyUnited States · Illinois · Randolph County · Chester
National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Federal broadband agency administering BEAD and related connectivity programs through states and other eligible entities; its former Digital Equity Act capacity funding is inactive.
Services
What this organization provides.
- Broadband Grants
- Digital Equity Resources
- Technical Assistance
Directory records
Programs from this organization.
ActiveGrant
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program in Illinois
BEAD is funding Illinois-administered broadband deployment; the Illinois subgrantee round is closed and provisional awards are posted.
InactiveGrant
State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Commerce terminated Digital Equity Act grant funds in May 2025; this record remains for historical reference.
Evidence
Official sources.
- Illinois Digital Equity Capacity GrantIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity · accessed 2026-07-10
- Public Resources Related to BEAD Plans and MilestonesNational Telecommunications and Information Administration · accessed 2026-07-10
- State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program FAQsNational Telecommunications and Information Administration · accessed 2026-07-10