Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband is currently accepting applications through February 29th for the 2024 Community Connections and Smart Connections Grant Programs. FOCUS Broadband will award $40,000 in Community Connections grant funds to nonprofit organizations and $40,000 in Smart Connections funds will be given to educators in counties served by FOCUS Broadband.

Community Connections Grants are available for programs which provide emergency, disaster relief, arts, culture, civic, health or human services to FOCUS Broadband customers living in Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Pender, Bladen, or Robeson counties. Smart Connections Grants are also available for educators, preschool organizations, administrators, and other agencies which provide educational services in these same areas. Applicants may apply for up to $2,500 in funds for qualifying programs.

FOCUS Broadband has awarded more than $1 million in community and education grants since the program’s inception in 2006. Applications and details regarding eligibility rules and exclusions are available on FOCUS Broadband’s website at www.focusbroadband.com/giving-back. Applications must be received by email to grants@focusbroadband.com or at any FOCUS Broadband office by 5:00 PM on February 29th.