ConnectALL Deployment Program Request for Applications

Snapshot

• Eligibility
  • Corporations, local governments, regional planning boards, local development corporations, nonprofits, new entities created for the purposes of participating in the Program, or a consortium of multiple organizations with a single lead entity
• Funding Amount
  • Approximately $644 million available for grants through this Request for Applications
• Deadline for Applications
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:59pm ET

ConnectALL is not currently accepting applications to the ConnectALL Deployment Program.

The ConnectALL Deployment Program (the "Program”), with funding from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, will provide grants for broadband deployment to locations that do not currently have access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service. The objective of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to solicit applications for funding from Eligible Applicants (defined below).  

Grants awarded through this RFA will fund the deployment of broadband to all Eligible Locations across New York State. Based on BEAD Program timeline requirements, ConnectALL expects projects under these grants to commence in 2025 and take up to four years to complete. This RFA is based on the subgrantee selection process outlined in New York State’s Broadband Deployment Initial Proposal, Volume II.

ConnectALL has allocated approximately $644 million of its BEAD funding to make grants for broadband deployment through this Program.  

December 13, 2024: Request for Applications issued

February 7, 2025: First application deadline

March 28, 2025: Second application deadline

May 12, 2025: Third application deadline 

July 9, 2025: Request for Applications issued

July 22, 2025: Opening of the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal

July 30, 2025, 11:59pm ET: Deadline for applications, submitted through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal

Eligible Applicants for Program funds may be individual organizations or a consortium of multiple organizations with a single lead entity. Applications from multi-entity collaborations must be led by an entity that is authorized and capable of accepting all responsibility and risk for a Program grant if awarded. The lead Applicant may be a corporation; a local unit of government, including counties, cities, towns, and villages; a Tribal entity; a regional planning board formed under the provisions of New York State General Municipal Law; a local development corporation or a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation; an electric cooperative; a public-private partnership; a public or private utility; a public utility district; or a new entity created by the collaborators. See the RFA for further requirements.

All Applicants must have previously completed a ConnectALL Deployment Program Prequalification Application to be considered for an award. Successful prequalification is a condition of eligibility for an award, but not a guarantee of award. Information about the Prequalification Application is available at the ConnectALL Deployment Program Prequalification Application webpage. 

New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal

ConnectALL Deployment Program Request for Applications (revised 7/25/25)

CFA Portal Questions

Questions and Answers on the Request for Applications (revised 7/30/25)

Application Instructions and Checklist (revised 7/22/25)

Application Templates

• Grantee Certifications Template
• Project Workbook (updated 7/18/25)
• Technology Evidence Template: Instructions
• Technology Evidence Template: Fiber-to-the-Premises
• Technology Evidence Template: Hybrid-Fiber Coaxial
• Technology Evidence Template: Licensed Fixed Wireless (revised 7/29/25)
• Technology Evidence Template: Unlicensed Fixed Wireless (revised 7/29/25)
• Technology Evidence Template: Low Earth Orbit Satellite

Reference Materials

• Draft Subgrantee Agreement: A draft Incentive Proposal template, for illustrative purposes for potential Program grantees. Final Incentive Proposals will be negotiated and executed with selected grantees. This draft template may be modified by Empire State Development and its subject to approval by NTIA. (added 8/19/2025)
  • Exhibit A: Broadband Workforce Utilization Report (added 8/19/25)
• Eligible CAI List: A list of CAIs identified as eligible for upgraded service through this RFA, listed by Project Area ID. (updated 7/7/25)
• Eligible Location List: A list of Eligible Locations included in this RFA, listed by Project Area IDs and including details on environmental hazard risk ratings for each location ID. (updated 8/19/25)
• Project Area List: A table listing all Project Areas included in this RFA along with their associated counties, Tribal Nations, and regions. (updated 8/19/25)
• Sample Network Designs: FTTH and Fixed Wireless
• Sample Letter of Commitment (financial security)
• View the April 23, 2025 recording and presentation from the Deployment Program - Priority, Reliable, and Alternative Technology Solutions RFA Information Session
• Reference Materials from previous RFAs:
  • Eligible Location List from July 22 RFA (updated 7/18/25)
  • Project Area List from July 22 RFA (updated 7/18/25)
  • Eligible CAI List from April 15 RFA (updated 4/15/25)
  • Eligible Location List from April 15 RFA (updated 4/15/25)
  • Project Area List from April 15 RFA (updated 4/15/25)
  • Eligible CAI List from March 5 RFA (updated 3/5/25)
  • Eligible Location List from March 5 RFA (updated 3/5/25)
  • Project Area List from March 5 (updated 3/5/25)
  • Eligible CAI List from December 13 RFA (updated 1/9/25)
  • Eligible Location List from December 13 RFA (updated 1/9/25)
  • Project Area List from December 13 RFA (updated 1/9/25)

Technical Assistance

Previous

• View the April 23, 2025 recording and presentation from the Deployment Program - Priority, Reliable, and Alternative Technology Solutions RFA Information Session
• View the April 9, 2025 recording and presentation from the ConnectALL Deployment Program Share Updated Information on Location Eligibility Information Session
• View the March 11, 2025 recording and presentation from the Deployment Program RFA Information Session
• View the February 4, 2025 recording of ConnectALL's Deployment Program Office Hours
• View the January 28, 2025 recording of ConnectALL's Deployment Program Office Hours
• View the January 16, 2025 recording and presentation from ConnectALL's Information Session on Preparing for Program Compliance
• View the January 15, 2025 recording and presentation from ConnectALL's Information Session on Technical Proposal Structure
• View a walkthrough video of RFA Materials (added 12/30/2024)
• View the December 17, 2024 recording and presentation from the Deployment Program - RFA Information Session 

Governor Hochul Announces ConnectALL Request to Bring Broadband to Hardest to Serve Areas of the State (April 15, 2025)

Governor Hochul Announces ConnectALL is Accepting Applications for $644 Million to Expand Affordable Broadband Access in New York State (December 13, 2024)

Governor Hochul, Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand and New York Congressional Delegation Announce New York Will Receive More Than $664 Million in Federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Funds (June 26, 2023)

ConnectALL has identified locations across the state that are eligible for ConnectALL Deployment Program funding. If you have information to demonstrate that a location already receives qualifying broadband service (e.g., you are an ISP that already serves the location, you are aware of an enforceable commitment to serve the location, or the location does not require mass-market broadband service), you can submit this information to ConnectALL for consideration.

Learn more about how to share this information with ConnectALL.

Please send your questions regarding the ConnectALL Deployment Program Request for Applications using the subject line “ConnectALL Deployment Program RFA” to: [email protected].

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