Connectivity to Declared Disaster Areas

​The stated purpose of the ARPA-funded Connectivity to Declared Disaster Areas is to bridge the digital divide and foster socio-economic progress by providing infrastructure grants for broadband deployment to unserved and underserved communities in New Mexico impacted by environmental disasters, including wildfires and floods.

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​ Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):

• This Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) formally establishes the funding availability for the Connectivity to Declared Disaster Areas. 

• The NOFO sets forth the program purpose, program eligibility factors (e.g., project types, service areas, entities), allowable expenditures, key performance requirements (e.g., network performance, service offerings, etc.), evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.  
• Click here to download the NOFO.​​

​Application:

• The application is divided into 15 sections and includes 10 required attachments. Each section contains several questions.  
• The application will be filed electronically through Submittable. The Submittable in-take system opens on January 27, 2025. 

The closing date for application submission is March 21, 2025 (11:59 pm MT).

Download Application

Submit Application Online

​Scoring Guide:

• The Scoring Guide identifies the specific categories and consideration factors by which applications will be evaluated.
• Click here to download the Scoring Guide.​

Budget Template:

• This is a required attachment that must be completed. 
• Click here to download the Budget Template.

Project Schedule Template:

• This is a required attachment that must be completed.
• ​Click here to download the Project Schedule Template.

Eligible Areas and Locations:

• Involves those geographic areas where Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an Executive Order to declare a disaster during the 2022-2024 time period. There have been 35 such Executive Orders issued. 
• The eligible BSLs are those unserved and underserved locations that reside in declared disaster areas. These locations and areas are identified on the following map: 
• Map of State Declared Disaster Areas.​

Funding Opportunity Timeline:​

• January 27, 2025 - Application portal opens
• March 21, 2025 - Application due by 11:59 pm MT

CONTACT

Andy Exell
ARPA-CPF Coordinator
Phone: 505-490-2818
Email:  [email protected]
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ELIGIBILITY

Geographic areas where Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an Executive Order to declare a disaster during the 2022-2024 time period. There have been 35 such Executive Orders issued.
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​Grant Closed: March 21, 2025

Resources

Map of State Declared Disaster Areas
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Helpful Links

maps.connect.nm.gov

Apply for the Disaster Relief Grant

Webinars

Webinar providing information on the Connectivity to Declared Disaster Areas grant
Thursday, February 6th at 2pm MT
Click here to download the Meeting Slide Deck.
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Click below to view the Zoom recording:

Office Hours

Office Hours: every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Mountain Time)
effective Mon 2/11/2025 until Fri 2/25/2025
Click here to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 294 735 488 873
Passcode: K84Ug2bC
To Dial in by phone: +1 505-312-4308,,713080206# United States, Albuquerque.
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