USDA SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS TO HELP FINANCE RURAL BROADBAND

(01/06/2015)

MORGANTOWN, WV January 5, 2015 - USDA Rural Development State Director Bobby Lewis recently announced that USDA is soliciting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Community Connect Program grants. The program provides grants to establish essential broadband services in rural communities where it is currently not available. "Many rural communities in West Virginia do not have access to broadband," said Mr. Lewis. "USDA's Community Connect Grant Program ensures that rural residents have the ability to run businesses, get the most from their education, and benefit from the infinite services that fast, reliable broadband provides." The minimum amount of grants awarded will be $100,000; the maximum is $3,000,000. The deadline for applications to be submitted is February 17, 2015. Last year, USDA announced new rules to better target Community Connect grants to areas where they are needed the most. Since its inception, the Community Connect program has funded 237 projects with investments of $149 million. For more about Community Connect Program See   www.rurdev.usda

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