FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC ISSUES 2023 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
SCHEDULE AND APPLICATION MATERIALS
Lincoln, January 10, 2023—On Tuesday, January 10, the
Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) approved an
Order (CPF-1) issuing the 2023 Capital Project Fund (CPF)
schedule and application materials. The Order paves the
way for the awarding of up to $80 million in grants to
help bring broadband to unserved and underserved
areas of our state.
Per statute (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-12, 245), the PSC will
administer CPF grants in accordance with the ongoing
Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program(NBBP).
“Having the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program in place has
allowed the Commission to move quickly in setting up the CPF
grant application process,” said Commission Chair Dan
Watermeier. “While federal guidelines required some
modifications, prior NBBP applicants should find the CPF
application process similar.”
The CPF grants will be awarded by the PSC in Congressional
Districts one and three. Up to $40 million in grant funding is
available in each congressional district for eligible broadband
projects.
Applications for the 2023 CPF funding year will be accepted
beginning, Thursday, February 9. Per the Order (CPF-1), the
application and program guide will be available on the
NBBP/CPF page of the PSC website. Applicants must comply
with all aspects of the applications package.
The deadline for applications to be filed is no later than
5 p.m., Friday, February 24. All filings must be submitted
electronically by email to <psc.broadband@nebraska.gov >.
Applications received will be posted to the NBBP/CPF page,
found under the Telecom/NUSF tab of the PSC website by
Wednesday, March 1. ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226
deb.collins@nebraska.gov
