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Illinois BEAD Orientation Webinars

BEAD orientation webinars are intended for Illinois BEAD grantees and relevant contractors and consultants. All webinars will be held at every Wednesday, 11 am – 12 pm CT. Register at this link.

  • Sept 16 | BEAD Grantee Orientation Part 1
  • Sept 23 | BEAD Grantee Orientation Part 2
  • Sept 30 | Complying with Illinois Requirements
  • Oct 7 | Complying with Federal BEAD Requirements
  • Oct 14 | Disbursement Approach & Fixed Amount Subawards (FASA)
  • Oct 21 | Permitting Part 1 – Right-of-Way and Railroad Permits
  • Oct 28 | Permitting Part 2 – Pole Attachments & Fixed Wireless Permits
  • Nov 4 | Environmental & Historic Preservation Webinar 1
  • Nov 11| Environmental & Historic Preservation Webinar 2
  • Nov 18 | Environmental & Historic Preservation Webinar 3

Schedule and topics are tentative and subject to change.