Texas Pauses the Use of Federal Funding to Expand Digital Opportunity

Due to ongoing federal government realignment to meet the priorities of the new administration, the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) will pause all grants and contracts related to the state’s allocation of the federal State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. Given this uncertainty, the BDO wants potential applicants to avoid investing significant time and resources into preparing applications until the office receives more clarity on the future of the program from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). We understand the importance of these opportunities and the resources needed to pursue them. For that reason, we want to ensure all efforts adhere to and are consistent with program guidelines before funds are made available. The BDO will continue to engage with NTIA regarding the future direction of the program and communicate any updated guidance that becomes available. Please send questions regarding this program update to digital.opportunity@cpa.texas.gov.