This EDA investment supports EL dorado county with increasing internet connectivity to help the region respond to the covid-19 pandemic and become more resilient to future disasters in placerville,…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $7,985,136 Project Grant to the County of El Dorado under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support increasing internet connectivity in Placerville, California to help the region respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and become more resilient to future disasters. Specifically, the funding will be used to expand broadband and cellular access across rural areas of El Dorado County that currently lack reliable connectivity. This will allow both businesses and residents to access online resources and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities that have become increasingly vital given shifts in work and commerce since the onset of COVID-19. The period of performance for this investment in El Dorado County's digital infrastructure spans from June 2022 through June 2027.

This EDA investment supports EL dorado county with increasing internet connectivity to help the region respond to the covid-19 pandemic and become more resilient to future disasters in placerville, california. Covid-19 has caused a fundamental shift in the way people work and access public resources in the region, increasing the need for reliable broadband access across the state. This project will fundamentally change the region and communities in the area by creating access to broadband and cellular reception where none exist today. This will allow for business and entrepreneurial growth across the state, which will advance economic resiliency throughout the region.