Pine County has opened the first round of funding with the application period running May 3 to June 17 with an allocation of $250,000 to be awarded out. The program is intended to leverage other grant and equity funding and has a 100 Mbps symmetrical service requirement.
Applications will be reviewed by the broadband subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Hallan and Lovgren, Economic Development Coordinator Lezlie Sauter, and County Administrator David Minke. The committees' recommendations will be presented to the county board for award consideration.
The Pine County Broadband Grant Program application & requirements can viewed here: https://www.co.pine.mn.us/departments/economic_development/broadband.php
Important dates to consider:
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DATE |
EVENT |
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May 3, 2022, 4 p.m. CT |
Grant application and guidelines published on County website. |
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May 10, 2022 , 4 p.m. CT |
Deadline for requesting uploading assistance and reasonable accommodations. |
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May 24, 2022, 4 p.m. CT |
Deadline for submitting questions and requests for clarification. |
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June 17, 2022, 4 p.m. CT |
Applications due from applicants: Applications are public information. |
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June 24, 2022, 4 p.m. CT |
Deadline for submitting an objection to a grant application |
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July 1, 2022, 4 p.m. CT |
Deadline for submitting a response to an objection |
For more information contact: Lezlie Sauter, Economic Development Coordinator, 320.591.0019 or lezlie.sauter@co.pine.mn.us