Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program

Department Of Commerce, National Telecommunications And Information Administration

The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program provides grants to eligible recipients in anchor communities for the purchase of broadband internet access service or any eligible equipment, or to hire and train information technology personnel to 1) facilitate educational instruction and learning of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, Minority Serving Institutions and related consortiums; 2) operate minority business enterprise managed by a related co

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Gives grants to schools and organizations that serve minority communities to improve their internet services. This helps these communities access better online resources.

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Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Commerce, National Telecommunications And Information Administration

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What Is This Program?

The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program provides grants to minority serving institutions and related consortiums to enhance broadband internet services and capabilities that service minority communities.

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