{ "culture": "en-US", "name": "", "guid": "", "catalogPath": "", "snippet": "Represent Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)-funded broadband project areas using Census Block geography to support PSC broadband funding coordination, overlap analysis, and historical documentation of 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)-funded broadband deployment.", "description": "

This dataset represents Nebraska Census Blocks associated with broadband infrastructure projects funded under the 2020 Remote Access (Rural Broadband) Grant Program administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED).<\/SPAN><\/P>

The program was funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act under CFDA 21.019 \u2013 Coronavirus Relief Fund. A total of $40 million was allocated to DED to support broadband infrastructure deployment in Nebraska during 2020. Program priorities included deployment in areas classified as unserved (no advanced telecommunications service beyond dial-up or satellite) or underserved under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 25 Mbps download / 3 Mbps upload benchmark in effect at that time. Projects were competitively awarded and required to enhance broadband capacity prior to December 30, 2020, in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of the Treasury guidance.<\/SPAN><\/P>

PSC approximated fiber project areas based on maps provided by DED. Areas are represented using U.S. Census Block geography for statewide analysis and program coordination.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Supporting Information Sources:<\/SPAN><\/P>

Funding Opportunity Announcement, 2020 Remote Access (Rural Broadband) Grant Program, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, <\/SPAN>https://ne.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/b1520732-2f3c-4859-9385-5843ab0134dc<\/SPAN><\/A><\/P>

Award Announcement, Governor Pete Ricketts Announces Recipients of Rural Broadband Grants, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, <\/SPAN>https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/gov-ricketts-announces-recipients-of-rural-broadband-grants/<\/SPAN><\/A><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/DIV>", "summary": "Represent Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)-funded broadband project areas using Census Block geography to support PSC broadband funding coordination, overlap analysis, and historical documentation of 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)-funded broadband deployment.", "title": "DED2020RemoteAccessRuralBroadband", "tags": [ "Nebraska Department of Economic Development", "DED", "Public Service Commission", "PSC", "Broadband", "CARES Act", "Coronavirus Relief Fund", "Remote Access", "Fiber", "Census Blocks", "Digital Connectivity" ], "type": "", "typeKeywords": [], "thumbnail": "", "url": "", "minScale": 150000000, "maxScale": 5000, "spatialReference": "", "accessInformation": "Acknowledgement of the Nebraska Public Service Commission would be appreciated in products derived from this dataset.", "licenseInfo": "

The geographic information system (GIS) data made available through this application is provided for general informational and planning purposes only. The data is compiled from multiple sources and may not reflect the most current, accurate, or complete information available. The Nebraska Public Service Commission and its partners make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the data for any particular purpose. Geographic features, boundaries, addresses, and other information displayed may be approximate and subject to change without notice. Users assume all risk associated with the use of this information. The Nebraska Public Service Commission shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or reliance upon the data provided in this application. By accessing or using this application, users acknowledge and agree that the data is provided \u201cas is\u201d and that they assume full responsibility for any use made of the information. <\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/DIV>", "portalUrl": "" }