"New Mexico is providing $7 million in state funds to further implement or expand public Wi-Fi in New Mexico communities through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE). The grant program targets public areas such as parks, plazas and municipal buildings, offering financial assistance to start or expand Wi-Fi service. The grants will target communities with poor levels of connectivity. The funds come from BAE's $70 million Connect New Mexico Fund, a financial source established in 2021 and appropriated by the legislature. Proposed public Wi-Fi projects must take place in New Mexico and offer at least 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload speeds."
"The maximum grant per project is $2,499,999. No matching funds are required. The following entities are eligible for the New Mexico Wi-Fi grants: Municipal, county, and regional governments Tribal governments State agencies Public educational institutions Broadband service providers (with the support of the target community)"
New Mexico is providing $7 million in state funds through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion to implement or expand public Wi‑Fi in community public areas. The grant program funds Wi‑Fi in parks, plazas, municipal buildings and other public spaces, prioritizing communities with poor connectivity. Funds are drawn from the $70 million Connect New Mexico Fund, established in 2021 and appropriated by the legislature. Projects must be located in New Mexico and deliver at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds. Grants may award up to $2,499,999 per project with no matching funds required. Eligible applicants include municipal, county, regional and tribal governments, state agencies, public educational institutions and broadband providers backed by target communities.
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