The Broadband Development Office (BDO) has established TAP to provide additional resources to communities that need help with broadband planning. TAP will aid local governments and communities by providing assistance to identify local broadband development opportunities and prepare for forthcoming state and federal funds.
All Texas counties that lack the necessary capacity for broadband planning are eligible to participate. Leaders of a county’s Broadband Planning Committee, as verified by the committee’s certification with the BDO, are eligible to apply. Participants accepted into the program will have direct access to broadband planning and consulting services at no cost.
Counties that participate in TAP will exit the program with a broadband plan that provides:
The following services are available to participating counties:
TAP participants will not receive funds from the program, nor are they guaranteed future funding in other state or federal grant programs. All services are paid for directly by the BDO. Participation in TAP does not include any grant writing services, either directly or through consulting.
For a brief summary of each service, see the TAP presentation (PPTX).
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