This funding will back the New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity pilot program, which is aimed at providing high-speed internet access to underserved and unconnected areas.
Washington will use the federal grants to support last mile infrastructure projects that expand broadband access, create economic opportunities and improve educational and healthcare access for residents in regions lacking reliable internet.
This program will modernize the application process for interconnection, helping to drastically cut down the time needed to review, approve and connect new energy projects across the nation.
The goal of SMART USA is to bring together the semiconductor industry to harness the vast potential of digital twin technology for groundbreaking advancements.
The funding looks to accelerate development of advanced semiconductor technology that is critical for artificial intelligence and next-generation computing.