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USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Provide Broadband Service to Remote Rural Communities
Submitted: May 3, 2012 - 6:51pm
Originally published: May 3, 2012
Last updated: May 3, 2012 - 7:00pm
Originally published: May 3, 2012
Last updated: May 3, 2012 - 7:00pm
Source:
Department of Agriculture
Author:
press release
Location:
Rural Utilities Service (RUS), 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is accepting applications through the Community Connect Broadband program for grants to provide broadband service to residents of remote, rural communities. Community Connect grants are made available to the most rural, unserved and economically challenged areas. The funds are used to build broadband infrastructure. Awardees are also required to establish community centers that offer free public access to broadband. Applications must be received by June 18, 2012.
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