Posted 3/5/24

A new wave of grants will support the continued expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across the state of Alabama.

Governor Kay Ivey this week unveiled the 66 Capital Projects Fund grants, totaling $148.3 million. The grants, awarded to 16 internet providers, are designed to expand high-speed internet access to homes, businesses and public institutions in portions of 48 counties.

The most recent “last mile” projects translate to more than 5,000 miles of broadband infrastructure that will provide access to almost 54,000 households, businesses and key facilities, such as hospitals, schools and libraries.

The projects are supported by federal American Rescue Plan Act funding. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants.