| Formal Name: | Nebraska Internet Enhancement Fund Advisory Board |
| Contact Person: | Cullen Robbins |
| Purpose: | The board was created to assist the Nebraska Public Service Commission in carrying out the purposes of the Nebraska Internet Enhancement Fund Program (NIEF). According to state statute (86-2306), "The fund shall be used to provide financial assistance to install and deliver broadband or other advanced telecommunications infrastructure and service throughout the state. |
| How Many Affectable: | Not Applicable |
| How Many Served: | Not Applicable |
| Year Created: | 2001 |
| Year Active: | blank |
| Sunset Date: | Not Applicable |
| Authorization Citation: | The fund was authorized under Neb. Rev. Stat. 86-2306; the Board was authorized under Title 291, NAC 5, Sec. 006.15 |
| Parent Agency: | Nebraska Public Service Commission |
| Number Of Members: | 7 |
| Who Appoints: | Public Service Commission |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | - 2 representatives of local governments, 1 representative employed in economic development, 2 representatives of local exchange carriers, 1 internet service provider representative, 1 Commissioner or hisher designee |
| Per Diem: | None |
| Expense Reimbursement: | None |
| Term Length: | None Defined |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 0 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 0 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 0 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 0 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 0 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 0 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | blank |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | blank |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | 125,000 |
| Other Funding Sources: | The fund may receive gifts, contributions, property, and equipment from public and private sources. One such source is from agencies and political subdivisions that lease dark fiber pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 86-2301 |
| Spending Authority: | No |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The NIEF Board only requests applications and awards grants when the fund is sufficient to support them. The last round of grants were awarded in January, 2012. The next round of grant applications and awards will occur in FY 16-17. |