The federal Project Grant award of $5,533,275.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grants program (CFDA 10.855), will enable Pembroke Telephone Co Inc., a for-profit, woman-owned small business, to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure and telecommunications services in the rural community of Pembroke, Georgia. The funding will support the construction of broadband networks, installation of fiber optic and ethernet cabling, and deployment of networking equipment to improve access to education, training, and healthcare services through advanced telecommunications technologies. This two-year grant project is expected to be completed by November 27, 2026, and builds upon Pembroke Telephone Co Inc.'s previous federal grant awards totaling approximately $15 million for rural broadband development from 2020 to 2024.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $5.5m | 11/27/24 |