đź’° The Grant Process
A Unified Statewide Strategy
Last updated: January 25, 2026
Navigating state appropriations and federal pass-through grants is complex and time-consuming. Most youth
camps operate as non-profits with limited administrative resources to manage complex government compliance.
Broadband Fabric Partners (BFP) removes this burden by acting as the Project Integrator. We
do not ask you to apply for a grant alone; we submit a unified, statewide application on behalf of all
participating camps.
1. Two Distinct Funding Sources
To ensure full compliance and maximum coverage, our strategy targets two specific legislative appropriations
from the 89th Legislature (2nd Called Session). We categorize camps based on their geography to tap into the
correct "pot" of money.
Source: SB 5, Section 3 (Governor's Trusteed Programs)
- Eligibility: Available to all 374+ licensed youth camps in Texas.
- Purpose: Appropriated to "improve the timeliness of flood warnings" and
enhance weather intelligence.
- What it Covers (Phase 1): Secondary Mobile Broadband Connection
(Cradlepoint units) and on-site atmospheric sensors.
Source: SB 5 (Disaster Recovery/Infrastructure)
- Eligibility: Restricted to camps in 31 designated disaster counties (July
2025 declaration).
- Purpose: Designated for intensified disaster mitigation in flood-prone
areas.
- What it Covers: Hardened infrastructure, advanced water-level gauges, and
river monitoring sensors.
2. The "Sub-Project" Model
BFP utilizes a "Master Grant"
structure—a standard procedure used by state agencies to manage large-scale deployments without requiring
individual contracts for every site.
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BFP as the Controlling Entity
Broadband Fabric Partners acts as the Authorized Official and applicant. We submit the master grant
to the Office of the Governor.
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Camps as Sub-Projects
Your camp is listed as a specific "Sub-Project" with a dedicated line item in the budget—you're not
responsible for grant reporting or compliance audits.
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Centralized Project Management
BFP controls the entire lifecycle—from procurement to installation—ensuring technology meets HSC
§141.0092 and §141.0091 standards.
🤝 Strength in Numbers
3. The Consent Process
The state prefers to fund a single, comprehensive solution that solves the safety crisis statewide, rather
than processing hundreds of small, disparate applications.
đź“‹ Your Action Item: The Participation Authorization
To include your camp in this master grant, we require a signed Participation Authorization Form.
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What it does:
It designates Broadband Fabric Partners to submit the grant application on your behalf.
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Why it matters:
The more camps that sign, the greater our political leverage. A unified coalition of 300+
camps demonstrates a viable, turnkey path to immediate compliance.
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Your benefit:
You secure your seat at the table without assuming the financial risk or administrative
workload of a standalone application.