A 3648
Establishes Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program in EDA; appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide grants for expanding and improving broadband telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas of the state. It appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds to support this program, which requires qualified applicants to demonstrate a need for broadband expansion and contribute private capital. The program prioritizes addressing unserved areas and will be overseen by the EDA with guidance from the Board of Public Utilities.
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Michael Inganamort
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