Public Service Commission Awards Second Round of Grants for Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program

The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) approved an order (C-5368) awarding 37 grants totaling $20,351,778.01 from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (NBBP). During the 2022 grant cycle, the PSC received 115 applications for funding through the NBBP. As part of the grant review process, the PSC also received challenges from parties stating that they already served an area covered by a grant application or they plan to provide service to the area in the near future. The PSC determined 37 grants submitted by 14 providers would be approved and receive a total of $20,351,778.01 in funding. Projects funded through today’s award must be completed by June 6, 2024. Providers may apply for an extension of this deadline for good cause.