The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program recently opened its two-step application process through 4 p.m. April 9, 2025, with pre-applications required for submission by 4 p.m. March 10. The program is part of the $42.45 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocated $1.5 billion to expand broadband access in Michigan. Hospitals and healthcare providers are encouraged to apply for funding to improve telehealth services, enhance patient care and support digital tools.
Hospitals must identify as community anchor institutions and are eligible for funding if they lack broadband speeds of one (1) Gbps for both uploads and downlands with latency under 100 milliseconds. Funds can be used for broadband deployment, telehealth expansion and digital infrastructure improvements.
For more details, visit the BEAD Application page on the EGrAMs grant site or contact the Michigan High Speed Internet Office.
Members with questions may contact Lenise Freeman at the MHA.