Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative
Aitkin, MN
- UEI
- DKJFK45MCQM3
- CAGE
- 5CJR7
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Other
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 23483 US-169, Aitkin, MN 56431, USA
- Website
- mlecmn.net
- Founded
- 1939
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Electrical Equipment
- SIC code
- 50 Wholesale Trade – Durable Goods
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot broadband grant | Rural Utilities Service | $3,788,680 | |
| Redl - electric grant | Rural Business Cooperative Services (RHS) | $300,000 | |
| Community connect grant | Rural Utilities Service | -$80,100 |
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The State Of Minnesota Of Employment & Economic Development | CPFFN0179 | $1,231,818 |
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About the company
Mille Lacs Energy is a not-for-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since March 2009. The entity primarily provides telecommunications and broadband services to rural communities, with a focus on supporting distance learning and telemedicine initiatives. Mille Lacs Energy has received both prime federal grant awards and sub-awards, indicating its involvement in various federally funded projects aimed at improving connectivity and access to advanced technologies in rural areas.
Mille Lacs Energy has been awarded federal grants to support specific projects in rural Minnesota. In September 2022, the organization received a $3.8 million project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.855). This grant funds the delivery of telecommunications, broadband, and related advanced technology projects to provide educational and medical benefits to rural communities in Aitkin, Minnesota through September 2024. Additionally, in August 2021, Mille Lacs Energy was awarded a project grant for an electric-related initiative by the Rural Business Cooperative Services, set to be completed by August 2023. The organization has also received a sub-award to acquire, construct, and install broadband infrastructure and provide access to broadband service, with the State of Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development serving as the prime grantee. These awards demonstrate Mille Lacs Energy's significant role in expanding and improving broadband access and related services in rural Minnesota communities.
Quick answers
Is Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative's SAM.gov registration is active through March 25, 2027.
What is Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative's most recent federal award?
Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative's most recent federal grant award is Pilot broadband grant (CLSS00000074974), from Rural Utilities Service, on September 20, 2022.
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- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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