Ohio Line Extension Program Nears Close with Funding Still Available
More than $200,000 in funding remains as the June 30 deadline approaches.
nJune 2, 2026 – A state program offering grants to internet service providers to extend fiber to unserved homes has more than $200,000 remaining in available funding, with applications closing June 30.
The program addresses a persistent last-mile challenge: the high cost of running fiber to homes set far back from main roads often makes service economically out of reach for rural customers.
BroadbandOhio established the Line Extension Program using funds from the federal Capital Projects Fund, a $10 billion program created under the American Rescue Plan Act to address infrastructure gaps exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Treasury Department began announcing CPF awards in June 2022, distributing funds to all states, the District of Columbia, territories, freely associated states, and tribal governments.
The program launched with $2 million in total funding. Grants cover line extension costs beyond the first 200 feet, up to the lesser of $5,000 per address or the total cost the customer would otherwise incur, at a maximum rate of $9.50 per foot. All projects must be operational by Dec. 31, 2026.
Internet service providers can access the program guidebook and application materials on the BroadbandOhio website.
