Notice of Funding Opportunity: Broadband Infrastructure Development (BEAD) Program Match Funding

Washington County is pleased to announce the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for broadband expansion, a pivotal step toward bridging the digital divide in unserved and underserved areas, as outlined in the March 2023 countywide broadband study.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Highlights:

• Purpose: Provides matching funds to strengthen Internet Service Providers (ISP) applications for Oregon Broadband Infrastructure Development (BEAD) Program.
• Eligibility: Prequalified BEAD Program ISPs.
• Funding: Based on a per-location formula, contingent on securing BEAD funding.
• Evaluation: School District Location (30%), percentage connected (30%), design (30%), anchor institution support (10%).

Next Steps:

• Review the NOFO – Broadband Infrastructure Development BEAD Program Match Funding
• Submit feedback and questions by 5pm on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. – Submit Questions
• Submit NOFO questionnaire by 5pm on Monday, May 5th, 2025.

If you have multiple District Grant Areas, please complete a questionnaire for each project proposal submitted to the Oregon Broadband Office’s Bead Program.

Your commitment to connecting all Washington County residents to high-speed internet is invaluable. Thank you for your continued partnership in advancing broadband access.

If you have any questions about this funding opportunity, please reach out to Kiersten Vanderhoof at [email protected]