BEAD Resources
BEAD Resources
On this page, you will find resources for the different components of the BEAD Program in California. Check back often for updates.
BEAD Subgrantee Selection Process
BEAD Subgrantee Selection Preparation Checklist
This is an initial checklist of items for Prequalification and Main Application. This is a preliminary list, and the full list will be published with the application
Some of these items take several months and considerable coordination to put together, so we recommend getting started now. Items that may take longer include, but are not limited to:
- SAM.gov registration
- Org charts
- Ownership information
- Certifications by the business,
- Resumes
- Letter of credit
- Audited financials
BEAD Application Initial Checklist
Customizable slide deck
This slide deck may be customized and used for outreach to individuals who wish to submit challenges to permissible entities.
Video Tutorials
Please note that there may be feature enhancements to the Challenge Portal from time to time, however this will not affect the flow of submitting challenges.
- A Permissible Challenger Submitting a BEAD Challenge on an Individual's Behalf
- BEAD Broadband Grant Program Challenge Process Overview
- BEAD Broadband Grant Program Overview
- BEAD Program evidence required for Consumer Challenges
- BEAD Consumer Challenge Website Demo
- BEAD Performance Test and Survey (Speed Test)
- Submitting a BEAD Challenge as a Permissible Challenger
- Using the BEAD Challenge Map to Research Challenges