ConnectALL Connectivity Innovation – Mobile Service Request for Applications

Overview

Snapshot

Eligibility
- Municipalities, counties, regional planning boards, regional economic development organizations, Tribal governments, municipal utilities, internet service providers, mobile network operators, system integrators and/or equipment manufacturers, and businesses with an innovative use case for connectivity
Funding Amount
- ConnectALL anticipates awarding a total of $5 million
Deadline for Applications
- June 17, 2025, 11:59PM ET

Applications must be submitted through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal.

The Connectivity Innovation – Mobile Service Request for Applications (RFA) will identify new ways of expanding reliable cell phone service in New York State. The RFA is a key component of the Mobile Service Connectivity Initiative announced by Governor Hochul in her State of the State message. ConnectALL, through this RFA, will provide up to $5 million in total funding to deploy innovative, scalable solutions that can address gaps in wireless cellular coverage.

The Connectivity Innovation – Mobile Service RFA is part of the ConnectALL Connectivity Innovation Program. Read the Connectivity Innovation Program Guidelines for more information on the Program.

Read the Press Release

Program Dates

April 11, 2025: Request for Applications (RFA) Issued, opening of the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal

June 17, 2025: Application Deadline, 11:59PM ET, submitted through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Portal

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants are:

Municipalities, counties, regional planning boards and/or regional economic development organizations
Tribal governments
Municipal utilities
Internet service providers
Mobile network operators, system integrators and/or equipment manufacturers
Businesses with an innovative use case for connectivity