Minnesota, Oregon Make Moves on State Broadband Programs
Minnesota began accepting applications for its $50 million program. Oregon finalized guidelines for awarding $149 million from CPF.

Early Bird Registration for 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband' Extended to Feb. 28, 2025
Minnesota began accepting applications for its $50 million program. Oregon finalized guidelines for awarding $149 million from CPF.
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 – Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development announced on Tuesday it is accepting applications for a new $50-million round of broadband grants.
Like the state’s last round of broadband funding, which concluded last week, $30 million will be awarded through the state’s Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant program, with the remaining $20 million slated for the Lower Population Density program.
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