Project Grant CLSS00000090049

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $6,410,158 Project Grant to Star Telephone Membership Corp on January 13, 2025 under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (CFDA 10.855) program. The funding supports a 2-year project to deploy broadband infrastructure, telecommunications equipment, and network technologies to enhance distance learning and telemedicine services for rural communities around Clinton, North Carolina. As a sub-awardee, Star Telephone Membership Corp will help deliver these advanced telecommunications-enabled solutions to improve access to education, training, and healthcare for local residents. This award builds on Star Telephone's previous $24.9M ReConnect Program grant and $3M Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant, demonstrating its extensive experience in federally-funded rural broadband and telehealth initiatives.