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BEAD Extension Webinar Series: Videos 4 of 5 Released

Extension Video Series – Videos 1-3 Blog Post CHARLESTON, W.VA — The West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband (WVDED) is publishing the fourth video in a five-part series that guides applicants through the Extension phase of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (“BEAD”) program. The topics of all five videos, including today’s,…

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BEAD Extension Webinar Series: Videos 1-3 of 5 Released

Extension Video Series – Videos 1-3 Blog Post CHARLESTON, W.VA — The West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband (WVDED) is launching a five-part webinar series that guides applicants through the Extension phase of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (“BEAD”) program. Each installment covers a different critical topic, and today, WVDED is…

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West Virginia BEAD Program Alternative Technology Guidance

The West Virginia Office of Broadband has published the West Virginia BEAD Program Alternative Technology Guidance for Alternative Technology providers to satisfy the timelines associated with notification requirements for Case 2, described in the guidance document. The document can be found in the Grant Program Information section of this website. On August 26, 2024, the…

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WV Office of Broadband announces free grant writing workshop November 19

Registration open now The West Virginia Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband and the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite West Virginians to attend a free virtual grant writing workshop on November 19.  This workshop, Organizational Capacity: Showcasing Your Strengths, and several others upcoming will assist individuals and groups applying for the Broadband Workforce…

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Program Resources


Browse the Maps

West Virginia ARPA Projects Dashboard

West Virginia Digital Equity Asset Map

West Virginia Broadband Availability Map

RDOF

FCC BDC Blog


IIJA Internet for All

NTIA’s Draft Alternative Technology Guidance

BEAD Challenge Process -Published Challenges

BEAD Application Question Submission Form

BEAD Challenge Portal Registration

BEAD Challenge Process Instructions (Updated 02.02.2024)

BEAD Challenge Portal FAQ

BEAD Challenge Process Instructions Tutorial Video

BEAD Challenge Process Instructions Recording

West Virginia Digital Equity Plan Final 2024.01.14

Workforce Non-Deployment Draft Procedures

Device Distribution Program Procedures

Digital Navigator Program Procedures

BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II Final (March 15, 2024)

BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II DRAFT Presentation

BEAD Initial Proposal Volume I Final (December 14, 2023)

BEAD Initial Proposal Volume I PPT

BEAD Initial Proposal Volume I Broadband Council Presentation

5-Year Action Plan

5-Year Action Plan Executive Summary

5-Year Action Plan One-Page Summary

Middle Mile Webinar PowerPoint

Fabric Tier D License Overview

Fabric Tier E License Overview

Fabric Tier D License Instructions

CostQuest Licensing Webpage

CostQuest Tier E Licensing Webpage


ARPA Guide to Compliance and Reporting (Updated June 2023)


ARPA Capital Projects Fund

Capital Projects Fund Allocations to States

Capital Projects Fund Guidance

2023 Capital Projects Fund Annual Performance Report


ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund

Interim Final Rule

Recipient Compliance and Reporting Guidance

ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocation by County

FAQ


Annual Report

CPF 2024 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

West Virginia Statewide Broadband Survey

2023 Speed Performance Maps


Entity Registration

Sam.gov

WV Secretary of the State


ZoomGrants Tutorial


Grant Program Webinar


Speed Test and Survey


WV Attorney General Broadband Consumer Complaint


Next Meeting

Broadband Enhancement Council Meeting 2024 Dates:

  • May 9
  • June 13
  • July 11
  • August 8
  • September 12
  • October 19
  • November 14
  • December 12

Council Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 10:00am unless noted otherwise.

 

Meetings are online via Google Meet

 

To register for meetings please use this form: Registration Form

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