Total CPF Allocation: $194,715,700
CPF Awards
Broadband
New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity ($47,750,000)
The New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity (NJBIDE) pilot program is a competitive grant program designed to connect areas with limited or no access to reliable broadband internet.
Key State Contact: The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Digital Connectivity Technology
NJ TRANSIT’s Connected Bus Program ($14,999,999)
The NJ TRANSIT Connected Bus program aims to address the inequity in broadband access through provision of free high-speed Wi-Fi onboard public transport buses.
Key State Contact: NJ TRANSIT
Multi-Purpose Community Facilities
Union City Grade 7-9 Community School ($56,826,150)
New Jersey will use this CPF award to fund the construction of a community school in Union City.
Key State Contact: New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA)
The City of Newark-North Jersey Community Research Initiative Homeless Drop-In Center ($6,605,175)
The facility will provide public access to high-speed internet to enable individuals to apply for jobs, conduct and follow-up on interviews, take classes, and conduct other activities related to work, education, and health monitoring.
Key State Contact: The Department of Community Affairs
New Jersey Community Center Digital Connect Program ($34,374,369)
The New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity (NJBIDE) pilot program is a competitive grant program designed to connect areas with limited or no access to reliable broadband internet.
Key State Contact: The New Jersey State Library (NJSL)
Administrative Funds: $9,161,006