Roseau, MINN— The Minnesota Department of Education is now accepting applications for the Broadband Expansion Off-Campus Learning Grant Program from Minnesota public school districts, charter schools and education districts.
The Minnesota legislature created the program in 2016. A total of $500,000 in new grant funds was authorized for the program in a continuing effort to improve broadband access with a focus on reaching students in unserved/underserved areas and low income families. There are two grant opportunities available, one for off-campus learning grants and the other for a school bus internet access grant. Applicants can apply for both and are eligible for up to $50,000 in funding per project.
“The Broadband Expansion Off-Campus Learning Grant Program was created for underserved parts of our state including right here in Northwest Minnesota,” said Rep. Dan Fabian, R-Roseau. “I hope our local districts will take advantage of this new and unique broadband opportunity.”
Grant applications must be received (not postmarked) by 3:30 P.M. on September 9th. For more information contact Jennifer Nelson at jennifer.r.nelson@state.mn.us or (651) 582-8791, or Rep. Fabian at rep.dan.fabian@house.mn or 651-296-9635.