Nevada is Positioned to Make Monumental Infrastructure Improvements
Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Nevada is expected to receive upwards of $4 billion over five years in formula funding alone. As of July 2022, approximately $780 million in IIJA funding has been announced and is headed to Nevada. Listed below are a few of the IIJA-funded projects across Nevada.
Overview
Nevada Builds — Examples of IIJA Projects
*Click on the heading or photo below to learn about the IIJA projects.
Direct Funding Coming to Nevada
*Expand each category below to learn about direct, formula funding that is expected to come to Nevada over the next five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
$2,500,000,000
Based on formula funding alone, Nevada is expected to receive $2.5 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs under the IIJA over five years.
$225,000,000
Based on formula funding alone, Nevada is expected to receive $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the IIJA over five years.
$459,000,000
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.
$38,000,000
Under the IIJA, Nevada is expected to receive $38 million over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state.
$100,000,000
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 the at least 123,822 Nevadans who currently lack it. Also, 825,000 or 26% of people in Nevada will be eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access. Households can check their eligibility, sign up, and find fully covered internet plans at GetInternet.gov.
$12,000,000
Under the IIJA, based on historical formula funding levels, Nevada is expected to receive $12 million over five years to protect against cyberattacks.
$8,600,000
Under the IIJA, based on historical formula funding levels, Nevada is expected to receive $8.6 million over five years to protect against wildfires.
$403,000,000
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.
$293,000,000
Under the IIJA, Nevada expects to receive approximately $293 million for infrastructure development for airports over five years. 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.
$24,000,000
As of July 2022, approximately $24 million has been allocated to Nevada for weatherization and $5.3 million to help prevent outages and make the power grid more resilient. Additional grid funding will be made available in the coming months.