FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC ISSUES PRECISION AGRICULTURE GRANT APPLICATION
AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Lincoln, January 23, 2024- The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) has approved an Order (C-5529) issuing
the 2023-2024 Precision Agriculture Infrastructure Grant
(PRO-AG) program schedule and application materials.
The Order (C-5529) implements the Precision Agriculture
Grant Act, Neb. Rev. Stat.§ 86-1401-86-1406 and paves the
way for the awarding of nearly one million dollars in grants
to accelerate rural economic development by helping to
provide high-speed internet service to farm sites in
unserved areas of Nebraska.
“This grant program is another opportunity to advance
precision agriculture in our state with much needed
connectivity and supporting technology,” said Commission
Chair Dan Watermeier. “We look forward to seeing the
innovative projects submitted through the application
process.”
The PRO-AG program is divided into two distinct subprograms,
Connectivity, and Devices and Technology. Each subprogram
is designed to fulfill a specific purpose. Applicants can submit
multiple project proposals but must apply separately for each
subprogram. Applications will be assessed individually. Each
application will be considered on its own merits within the
subprogram in which it is filed.
The available funding for the 2023-2024 fiscal year of
$906,478 will be divided among the two subprograms with
$453,239 in grant funding available for Connectivity and
$453,239 available for Devices and Technology grants.
Application materials and a detailed program guide can be
found on the Precision Agriculture Infrastructure
Grant Program (PRO-AG) page of the PSC website.
Applications for the 2024 program year are due on or
before, February 23 at 5:00 p.m. (CT) and should be emailed
to <psc.broadband@nebraska.gov >. Grants will be awarded
by the end of April. ###
Contact: Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 /deb.collins@nebraska.gov
