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BOOT II: Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas
Funded in part by the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF) and supplemented by voter-approved state revenue, BOOT II is a competitive broadband grant program aimed at funding countywide infrastructure projects that bring broadband access to end users in eligible areas of the state.
Two counties in each of the Comptroller’s 12 economic regions were selected on a demonstrated need, measured by the percentage of eligible locations lacking broadband service at speeds of 100/20 Mbps. Applicants were able to bid on one or more counties to serve. BOOT II will comply with CPF guidelines and updated state statute to include prioritizing fiber-to-the-home technology that connects eligible locations with reliable, affordable internet service. If fully funded, the program could serve more than 97,000 Texans lacking connectivity.
Selected Counties
All application information including proposal format, timelines and challenge process information will be available here. Check back often.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Closed
- Applications were accepted July 11 – Aug. 26, 2024.
- BOOT II Notice of Funding Availability
CHALLENGE PERIOD
Closed
- Challenges were accepted Aug. 30 – Sept. 30, 2024.
CHALLENGE RESOLUTION
- The BDO will review each challenge and determine whether the challenge should be upheld.
- Applicants impacted by a location challenge will have 30 days after notification to submit an amended application.
APPLICATION ROLLING EVALUATION
Oct. 1 – Nov. 15, 2024
- Once the BDO receives the amended applications, it will review and rescore.
AWARD NOTIFICATIONS
Recipient Notification begins Mid-November
- The BDO will make awards on a rolling basis. Once awardees have been informed, the BDO will publish and update a list here.
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