Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Applications (RFA No. BDO-NOFA-006) for the TEXAS BROADBAND EQUITY, ACCESS, AND DEPLOYMENT (BEAD) PROGRAM for the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO)

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has issued a Notice of Funding Availability to invite qualified applicants to participate in the Texas Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The purpose of this solicitation is to select one or more provisional grantees through a competitive application process, with the goal of advancing broadband development across Texas. The agency emphasizes that it retains the discretion to withhold grant awards either partially or entirely, depending on the quality and suitability of the applications received. The solicitation, identified as BDO-NOFA-006, was posted on May 15, 2025, and applications are due by August 1, 2025. Funding for this initiative ranges from one billion to two billion dollars, reflecting the program's significant scope and importance. The program is managed by the Texas Broadband Development Office within the Texas Comptroller’s office, and interested applicants are encouraged to review the detailed solicitation and submit their proposals through the designated portal. The primary contact for inquiries is Erin Benal, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. This initiative aims to enhance broadband infrastructure and access throughout Texas, supporting the state's broader efforts to improve digital connectivity for underserved communities.