GUMBO 2.0 (BEAD)
With $1.355 billion in funding allocated through the Infrastructure and Investments and Jobs Act to support broadband access and connectivity throughout the state – the 8th-largest allocation in the nation and 10th-largest per capita – GUMBO 2.0 expands on ConnectLA’s efforts to combat the digital divide in our unserved and underserved communities.
Approved Final Proposal
On November 7, 2025, Louisiana became the first state in the country to receive federal approval of its final proposal to deploy $1.355 billion in BEAD funding. The approval marks a major milestone for Louisiana’s GUMBO 2.0 program, moving the state closer to connecting every parish with reliable, high-speed internet. The plan also supports long-term growth in the workforce, education, healthcare, and innovation. The list of Exhibits can be found on page 41 of the Approved Final Proposal.
"This is a generational investment that places Louisiana at the forefront of America’s tech transformation. I would like to thank President Trump, Secretary Lutnick, and our congressional delegation for making this possible. By focusing on efficiency and accountability, Louisiana is leading the way in deploying infrastructure, creating jobs, and preparing our country to win the future. I also want to thank Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director for ConnectLA, and his team for doing a great job and leading the way for broadband efforts in the country." Governor Jeff Landry
Final Proposal Exhibits
The public comment period for ConnectLA's BEAD Final Proposal Exhibits closed at 11 a.m. CST on Friday, August 15, 2025. We thank everyone who shared feedback.
Benefit of the Bargain Round Results Summary
Click here to download the Benefit of the Bargain Round Results Summary.
Additional Resources
This Supplemental Notice informs interested applicants of important updates aligned with the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice (Policy Notice), published by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on June 6, 2025.
BEAD Map
The Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) map shows all broadband serviceable locations within Louisiana colored by performance rank.