Grant Funding
BEAD Programs
McCall-Thomas Engineering specializes in delivering grant management services to support the development of broadband infrastructure, power delivery, electric load, and energy savings in South Carolina and surrounding states.
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These services are provided by an experienced staff dedicated to the oversight and management of grants for broadband, power, and electrical projects. The McCall-Thomas Engineering team provides consulting, planning, analysis, project management and reliable solutions for all aspects of deployment. With nearly 80 years of engineering and technical services, we provide quality service to help close the digital divide and power growth in your community.
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Our team will provide responsive support connecting you to funding opportunities and manage all aspects of compliance and closeout. Allow us to assist in the application process along with meeting deadlines throughout the completion of the grant program. We will ensure compliance under the grant requirements and conditions.
Funding Opportunities:
State Broadband Funding
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Florida Commerce (Office of Broadband - FloridaJobs.org)
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Georgia Technology Authority (Funding | Georgia Technology Authority)
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North Carolina Division of Broadband & Digital Equity (Funding Programs | ncbroadband.gov)
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory -ORS (Investments | Office of Regulatory Staff (sc.gov))
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Virginia DHCD (Broadband | DHCD (virginia.gov))
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Alabama DECA Digital Expansion Division (Alabama Digital Expansion Division – ADECA)
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BEAD Grant Program – Overview & Timeline Brief
​Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Total Funding: $42.45 billion
Administered by: NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)
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Purpose:
The BEAD Program is the largest broadband infrastructure investment in U.S. history, aimed at closing the digital divide by funding high-speed internet expansion in unserved and underserved communities across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
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Key Timeline Highlights
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July–August 2025 – Application windows for subgrantees (ISPs, co-ops, etc.) are now open in most states.
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September 4, 2025 – Final deadline for all states to submit approved Final Proposals to NTIA
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Guidance for Applicants
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Focus on unserved (under 25/3 Mbps) and underserved (under 100/20 Mbps) areas.
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Applications must meet Buy America, low latency, and reliable performance standards.
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Include a scalability plan, affordability commitments, and local coordination efforts.
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Early coordination with local/state agencies and engineering partners is critical.