We're Live: Help Us Build Nevada's Mesh Network
We're thrilled to announce that our GoFundMe campaign is now live! This is the first step toward making Nevada-wide mesh network coverage a reality.
Our First Goal: $3,000
We're starting with an achievable but meaningful target: $3,000. This initial fundraising goal isn't just about equipment—it's about unlocking the infrastructure we need to build something sustainable.
What $3,000 Enables
This first milestone will allow us to:
- Form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit - Cover filing fees, legal costs, and initial operating expenses
- Deploy initial nodes - Begin building the Reno-to-Playa corridor with our first batch of solar-powered nodes
- Establish financial infrastructure - Set up proper banking and accounting systems
Why This Matters
Right now, we're limited in what we can do. Without nonprofit status, we can't:
- Accept tax-deductible donations
- Set up a Stripe account for our merchandise store
- Enable GitHub Sponsors for recurring donations
- Activate monthly recurring donations on GoFundMe
- Open a nonprofit bank account
- Apply for most grants and funding opportunities
Your $3,000 investment unlocks all of this.
Once we establish 501(c)(3) status, we can scale up fundraising efforts, accept recurring donations, and access grant funding that could take us from a handful of nodes to statewide coverage.
The Vision
We're not just building a network—we're building resilient infrastructure for Nevada's communities. Imagine:
- Burners having reliable communication from Reno all the way to the playa
- Rural residents staying connected even when cell towers fail
- Emergency responders communicating during natural disasters
- Travelers having safety communication across Nevada's vast empty spaces
For $30,000-$35,000 total, we could cover all of Nevada with 300-350 solar-powered Meshtastic nodes. That's less than the cost of a new car—for an entire state's emergency communication backbone.
But we have to start somewhere. And that somewhere is $3,000.
Every Dollar Counts
At this stage, every contribution makes a real difference:
- $25 - Covers part of the nonprofit filing fees
- $50 - Contributes toward legal document preparation
- $100 - Funds one complete solar-powered node
- $500 - Covers a significant portion of 501(c)(3) formation costs
- $1,000+ - Enables both nonprofit formation and initial node deployment
No amount is too small. Whether you give $5 or $500, you're helping build something that will serve Nevada for years to come.
What Happens Next
Here's our roadmap once we hit $3,000:
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-2)
- File for 501(c)(3) status
- Establish nonprofit bank account
- Set up accounting and transparency systems
- Deploy first 3-4 nodes on the Reno-to-Playa route
Phase 2: Infrastructure (Months 3-4)
- Activate Stripe for merchandise sales
- Enable recurring donation options
- Launch official merch store
- Continue node deployment
Phase 3: Scale (Months 5+)
- Apply for grants and larger funding
- Expand to other Nevada corridors
- Build partnerships with communities and organizations
- Recruit volunteers for node hosting and maintenance
Join the Movement
This isn't just a fundraiser—it's the beginning of something bigger. We're building the foundation for a community-owned, resilient communications infrastructure that will serve all Nevadans.
Ready to help us get started?
Visit our GoFundMe campaign and be part of Nevada's mesh network revolution. Share it with friends, family, and anyone who cares about resilient infrastructure and connected communities.
Together, we can cover Nevada in mesh. One node at a time. Starting with $3,000.
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