Pilot broadband 100% grant- RBS redg sub account SEC. 762- grant

The Rural Utilities Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $10,595,446 Project Grant to Delta-Montrose Electric Association on February 25, 2021 to support broadband deployment through February 25, 2023. The grant funding will support the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants program, which aims to expand access to telemedicine and distance learning opportunities in rural areas through telecommunications and related advanced technology projects. Specifically, the grantee will use the funds to deploy broadband infrastructure that will improve connectivity and allow for telemedicine and distance learning applications for residents of Montrose, Colorado and surrounding areas. The award is expected to increase access to educational and medical services for those living in rural communities through broadband-enabled telehealth and online education offerings.