Commissioners press for broadband coordination as USDA grant window opens

Jun 3, 2026

Commissioners discussed USDA broadband grant funding and convening a broadband task force to pursue available funds; board asked staff to participate and to convene interested partners quickly because the application window was short.

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During commissioner reports on June 2, board members highlighted USDA broadband grant opportunities and the need to convene a broadband task force to coordinate county applications. Chair (S1) said she had asked SCCDP to convene a broadband task force and that dates had been circulated, noting the application window was tight: “I think it's pretty important that we sit in on that and make sure that we are applying because, we have, like, 3 weeks at this point.”

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