RJL Solutions partnered with a leading broadband provider in West Central Indiana to develop and submit multiple applications for the Next Level Connections (NLC) Broadband Grant Program. Through this collaboration, 16 applications were successfully submitted across three rounds, securing over $16 million in grant funding to expand high-quality broadband access to more than 1,000 households, businesses, and anchor institutions in underserved areas.
In West Central Indiana, many rural communities remained unconnected or underserved by reliable broadband services. The Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program offered a crucial opportunity for providers to secure funding for broadband expansion, but the application process was highly competitive. RJL Solutions needed to help the broadband provider submit strong, data-driven applications in three separate rounds of funding (Rounds 2, 3, and 4) to ensure the maximum amount of funding for their projects.
RJL Solutions employed a strategic, collaborative approach to secure grant funding for broadband expansion by managing the application process, conducting targeted research, and crafting compelling proposals.
RJL Solutions led the development of 16 grant applications across three rounds of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. These applications were designed to clearly demonstrate the need for broadband in specific underserved areas and the potential impact of expanded access on local communities.
Each application was supported by thorough research, including demographic and geographic data, to highlight the gaps in broadband service in West Central Indiana. RJL utilized local and state data to create compelling cases for why these areas were critical targets for broadband expansion.
RJL Solutions worked closely with local government officials, community leaders, and anchor institutions to ensure the applications reflected the needs of the communities. These collaborations also helped strengthen the proposals by showing broad support for the broadband projects.
RJL crafted each application to highlight the provider's technical capabilities, proposed infrastructure improvements, and the broader economic and social benefits of expanding broadband access. This tailored approach helped the provider stand out in a competitive grant process.
RJL Solutions’ efforts resulted in a significant impact for broadband development in West Central Indiana:
A total of $16,418,810 in grant funding was secured across 16 applications, allowing for significant broadband expansion in underserved areas.
The funded projects will provide over 1,000 households, businesses, and anchor institutions with access to reliable, high-speed broadband, helping to close the digital divide in rural Indiana.
With this new funding, more Hoosiers in rural areas are connected to essential digital resources, improving access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
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