Building a Better Nevada

Under the IIJA, based on the traditional state revolving fund formula, Nevada is expected to receive $403 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state. To date, $72.6 million has been announced to Nevada to provide clean and safe water across the state and improve water infrastructure. This includes: $71.7 million available in fiscal year 2022 to provide clean and safe water across the state through the Environmental Protection Agency. Of this funding, $32.9 million is dedicated to lead pipe and service line replacement, with another $20.9 million for safe drinking water investments that can also support lead pipe replacement in fiscal year 2022.

Under the IIJA, Nevada will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide high-speed internet across the state, including providing access to at least 123,822 Nevadans who currently lack it. Governor Sisolak recently launched the High-Speed Nevada Initiative, funded in part with IIJA funds, to close the digital divide in unserved and underserved communities.  Additionally, the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada recently received an $18.9 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to expand Internet access to 11 Tribal communities in Nevada. The IIJA also helps low-income families afford internet access through the Affordability Connectivity Benefit program. Approximately 26% of people in Nevada are eligible for this program.  Households can check their eligibility, sign up, and find fully covered internet plans at GetInternet.gov.

Based on formula funding alone, Nevada expects to receive $2.5 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the IIJA over five years. To date, $1.2 billion has been announced in Nevada for roads, bridges, roadway safety, and major projects. The Nevada Department of Transportation is utilizing these funds in a variety of ways, including the I-15/Tropicana Avenue Interchange. The I-15/Tropicana Avenue Interchange project is estimated to create upwards of 4,600 good-paying jobs and will make the intersection safer and more reliable. 

Based on formula funding alone, Nevada is poised to receive $459 million over five years under the IIJA to improve public transportation options across the state. To date, Nevada has been allocated $90 million to improve public transportation options across the state in fiscal year 2022. 

Under the IIJA, Nevada expects to receive approximately $293 million for infrastructure development for airports over five years. To date, Nevada has received more than $58 million for airports and $150,000 for ports. Notably, the Department of Transportation awarded nearly $44 million to Harry Reid International Airport in flexible funding to improve the airport. For a list of Airport Infrastructure Grant projects announced earlier this year, please click here. 

In the last decade, Nevada has experienced multiple extreme weather events, which is estimated to have cost the State upwards of $1 billion in damages. The IIJA makes historic investments in resilience to lessen the impacts of climate change and other hazards like cyberattacks. Based on historical formula funding levels, Nevada expects to receive $8.6 million over five years to protect against wildfires and $12 million to protect against cyberattacks. To date, approximately $49 million has been allocated to Nevada for infrastructure resilience in 2022 including $130,000 through the Army Corps of Engineers for flood mitigation.