The Community Connect Grant Program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service, awarded a $4,288,118 Project Grant to Direct Communications Rockland, Inc. on Sep 27, 2024. The grant will fund the deployment of a broadband network infrastructure capable of providing high-speed internet services of at least 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream to the rural community of Rockland, ID over a 2-year performance period ending Sep 27, 2026. The grant aims to connect critical community facilities and residential/business premises to broadband in an area currently underserved with download speeds below 10 Mbps and upload speeds below 1 Mbps. This aligns with the program's core objective of expanding broadband access to stimulate economic development, enhance educational opportunities, and improve healthcare access in rural, economically-challenged communities.
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