Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program

• Timelines and other programmatic details are provided in the Pole Replacement Program NOFA.
• Applications received by the BDO will be reviewed to determine eligibility and will be either accepted or denied for reimbursement in the order they were submitted to the program. However, should program funds be oversubscribed with requests for reimbursement based on the total amount of funds made available to the program, applications will be prioritized for award based on the criteria provided in the NOFA.

• The application portal was open Sept. 3-10, 2024.
• Incomplete, inaccurate or late applications will be denied for reimbursement.
• The BDO is evaluating applications and will notify awardees by Nov. 1.
• Applicants who are issued an award will have 30 days to execute a grant agreement.

• Designed to comply with state statute, the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program Dashboard provides statistical information regarding the program’s administration in real-time.

• Should the Broadband Pole Replacement Fund still retain funds following the administration of the initial NOFA, subsequent NOFAs may be published to align with state statute and ensure the entire balance of the fund is awarded.
• More details about future NOFAs, including how to apply, will be provided later, if applicable.

For more information about program eligibility and its requirements, the following resources are available:

• Government Code Section 403.503
• Administrative Rules 34 TAC §§16.1 – 16.17