Total CPF Allocation: $162,609,351
CPF Award
Broadband
Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi ($151,478,883)
The Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) fund is a new competitive grant program designed to fund three types of broadband investments: large scale projects, line extensions, and community based broadband projects.
Key State Contact: The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi
Digital Connectivity Technology
The Digital Connectivity Category of the BEAM Program($3,000,000)
The digital connectivity category of Mississippi’s Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) Fund program will increase the availability of free public wi-fi in community facilities such as libraries and community centers.
Key State Contact: The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi
Administrative Funds: $8,130,4688