BROADBAND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES and Programs
Announcements
04/05/24 Connect New Mexico Fund: Mapping Review to Validate Eligible Locations live through
April 19, 2024 (11:00 pm MT).
April 19, 2024 (11:00 pm MT).
Overview
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) provides multiple funding opportunities to support broadband infrastructure and digital inclusion projects throughout the state. This resource acts as a central hub for stakeholders looking for information on grants and other funding programs offered by OBAE. These initiatives aim to bolster broadband deployment efforts and bridge the digital divide by simplifying access to funding resources. |
Current Funding Opportunities
Connect New Mexico Fund
Connect New Mexico Fund
Connect New Mexico Fund
Announcements and Press Releases
Connect New Mexico Fund: Mapping Review to Validate Eligible Locations live through
April 19, 2024 (11:00 pm MT).
April 19, 2024 (11:00 pm MT).
Press Releases
Press Releases
OBAE Extends Application Deadline to March 18, 2024.
See FAQs below.
See FAQs below.
OBAE Kicks Off the Connect New Mexico Fund
Overview
The Connect New Mexico Fund aims to promote sustainable networks, offering reliable, affordable high-speed solutions for comprehensive community coverage and digital inclusion. The program subsidizes network deployment for underserved areas, aiming to provide broadband access to residents, businesses, and institutions.
The Connect New Mexico Fund aims to promote sustainable networks, offering reliable, affordable high-speed solutions for comprehensive community coverage and digital inclusion. The program subsidizes network deployment for underserved areas, aiming to provide broadband access to residents, businesses, and institutions.
Notice of Funding Opportunity
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) formally establishes the funding availability for the Connect New Mexico Fund. The NOFO sets forth the program purpose, eligibility factors (e.g., project types, technologies, service areas, entities), allowable expenditures, performance requirements (e.g., network performance, service offerings, etc.), evaluation criteria, and post-award compliance requirements. NOFO → |
Application
The Application comprises of several questions and information requests. The Application must be fully completed. Otherwise, the Application will be determined incomplete. PDF Application → All applications must be submitted through the portal below. |
Resources
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions Program Update and FAQs #1 03.06.24 FAQs #2 03.12.2024 (Updated 03.13.2024) Submit your questions about this program and application here: broadband@connect.nm.gov New Mexico Broadband Map The New Mexico Broadband Map identifies household and business locations deemed unserved or underserved, and community institutions lacking Gbps speeds. NM Broadband Map → Templates & Scoring Guide
Templates & Scoring Guide
Please use these templates when preparing your application: Scoring Guide The Scoring Guide identifies the specific categories and consideration factors by which applications will be evaluated. The Scoring Guide aims to: 1) provide a methodical, structured approach to comprehensively assess an application’s potential to achieve the purpose of the Connect New Mexico Fund; 2) ensure that all applications receive a consistent standard of evaluation; 3) identify critical shortcomings, for an otherwise strong application, which can be raised and cured during the due diligence phase. Please consult the Scoring Guide as you develop the application. Scoring Guide → Webinars
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Open Office Hours
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Grant Writing, Engineering, & Planning Program (GWEP)
Grant Writing, Engineering & Planning Program (GWEP)
NEW MEXICO GRANT WRITING, ENGINEERING, & PLANNING PROGRAM (GWEP)
What is the Grant Writing, Engineering, and Planning (GWEP) Grant:
Who may apply:
What kind of funding is available?
How to apply:
- The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) will award financial assistance grants to aid Tribal governments and local governmental units in procuring grant writing, engineering, and/or planning assistance to help identify community broadband needs and to support applying for other funding sources for broadband-related projects.
Who may apply:
- Tribal governments
- Local governmental units (federal government, state government, local/municipal governments, public or municipal organizations that are government owned and operated, units of a state university system)
- Rulemaking is in progress to open this opportunity to rural telephone cooperatives and rural electric cooperatives at a future date; this will be announced when eligible
What kind of funding is available?
- Maximum grant award is $100,000
- Grant funds are limited; application will remain open until all funds are obligated.
- Matching funds are not required.
How to apply:
- We have created an application portal through Submittable . Use the button below to apply.
Awarded Projects
CONNECT NEW MEXICO PILOT PROGRAM
Connect New Mexico Pilot Program
Connect NEW MEXICO Pilot Program
Overview
The Connect New Mexico Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”) aims to bridge the digital divide and foster socioeconomic progress by providing infrastructure grants for broadband deployment to unserved and underserved communities across New Mexico. Application Submission CLOSED |
Resources
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
The NOFO formally establishes the funding opportunity for the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program. Please review the NOFO to learn about the program purpose, eligibility factors (e.g., project types, service areas, entities), allowable expenditures, key performance requirements (e.g., network performance, service offerings), evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements. Link to NOFO → Application The Application comprises of several questions and other information requests. The Application must be fully completed. Otherwise, the Application will be determined incomplete and not be reviewed. Link to Application → Application Intake Portal All applicants must submit their applications and all materials through the Application Intake Portal. Application Submission CLOSED Templates and Scoring Guide
Templates and Scoring Guide
Templates Please use these templates when preparing your application:Questions Email for questions about this program and application: BroadbandPilot@state.nm.us Scoring Guide
The Scoring Guide provides a detailed overview of the selection criteria. The Scoring Guide identifies the specific categories and consideration factors by which applications will be evaluated. The Scoring Guide aims to provide a methodical, structured approach to comprehensively and consistently evaluate applications and select the most promising applications. Link to Scoring Guide → Funding Source
Funding Source
Funding for the Pilot Program is provided by the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Legislature, through House Bill 2, appropriated $123,066,812 from the Capital for expenditure by the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) in fiscal years 2022 through 2025 to “plan, design, construct, renovate and equip broadband, including alternative and satellite broadband, statewide.” Program Administrator Senate Bill 93 established the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (“Office of Broadband”) to coordinate state and local broadband efforts. The Office of Broadband is administratively attached to DoIT. |
Awarded Projects