Through the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT), the State of Nevada has initiated Phase III of the High Speed Nevada Initiative (HSNV), aiming to expand high-speed internet access across the state.
Phase III will allocate over USD 400 million to deploy faster internet services to approximately 52,000 unserved and underserved residential and community locations in Nevada.
The funding primarily comes from Nevada’s allocation of USD 416 million from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
“The goal of the High Speed Nevada Initiative is that all Nevadans have access to high-speed internet that is affordable, reliable and scalable,” said Brian Mitchell, Director of OSIT. “This is a big moment for Nevada and for the tens of thousands of Nevadans who do not have high-speed internet service. We look forward to receiving applications and closing the digital divide together.”
Key Aspects of HSNV Phase III
The Phase III initiative focuses on ‘last-mile’ broadband deployment projects, bringing connectivity directly to homes within communities and neighborhoods.
Along with this, the Nevada Regional Project Area Map was designed to visualize the Regional Project Areas (RPAs) across the state. These project areas will guide the distribution of funding to awardees.
Moreover, Phase III builds on Phases I and II, which announced a USD 250 million middle-mile network to provide the necessary infrastructure for high-speed and reliable internet in unserved areas.
The selection process for the HSNV Phase III subgrantees is set to be fair, open, and transparent. Potential subgrantees must become pre-qualified before submitting a full application.
The pre-qualification deadline is October 7, 2024, and the final application deadline is October 10, 2024.
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