The Nebraska Public Service Commission today approved an Order in docket CPF-1 awarding 65 grants totaling more than $61 million from the 2023 Capital ProjectsFund (CPF) Grant Program.
“The Capital Projects Fund is another opportunity for qualified applicants to bring broadband to Nebraskans most in need of these services,” said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “Through this first round of grants, we are able to fund 65 eligible broadband projects.”
CPF grants are awarded by the PSC by in Congressional Districts One and Three. At least $40 million in grant funding was available in each congressional district for eligible broadband projects.