From libraries to AEDs, 25 more small towns win T-Mobile grants - Stock Titan
π T-Mobile awarded over $21.5 million in grants to 25 new small towns, bringing the total program investment to more than $21.5 million across 475 communities since April 2021.
ποΈ The program has expanded to include North Dakota for the first time and aims to reach a final goal of 500 supported towns nationwide.
π Critical safety infrastructure was funded, including the installation of 12 AEDs in Virginia parks and flood mitigation upgrades for a library in Tennessee.
π Educational and cultural projects received significant funding, such as STEM initiatives in Wisconsin, historic theater upgrades in California, and library renovations in Arkansas and Vermont.
π€ T-Mobile partners with Main Street America to select recipients, noting that the program has generated nearly 2,700 jobs and 300,000 volunteer hours.
π The final round of applications for the Hometown Grants program closes on March 31 for eligible towns in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
π The initiative supports T-Mobile's broader connectivity strategy alongside Project 10Million and Friday Night 5G Lights to serve rural areas.
- T-Mobile has invested over $21.5 million in community grants, demonstrating a strong commitment to rural development and local infrastructure.
- The program has successfully impacted 2.8 million people and created nearly 2,700 jobs across 475 communities since its inception.
- Expansion into North Dakota marks the program's reach into new geographic markets, increasing its national footprint.
- Funding for essential public safety equipment like AEDs and flood mitigation shows a focus on tangible community resilience.
- Partnership with Main Street America leverages decades of expertise in economic development to ensure high-quality project selection.
- Diverse project portfolio includes STEM education, cultural preservation, recreational facilities, and healthcare access improvements.