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Line Extension Advancement and Development Program March 22, 2022 The West Virginia Department of Economic Development has preliminarily selected four applicants to receive an award pursuant to a request for grant funding under the Line Extension Advancement and Development Program. A list of locations is published under Grant Program Information and attached below. Internet Service…

Gov. Justice announces over $3.9 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia

March 18, 2022

Second round of grants awarded as part of Governor’s Billion-Dollar Broadband Strategy; to provide connectivity to 650 homes and businesses CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the preliminary approval of over $3.9 million in Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) program funds for various broadband infrastructure projects throughout the state.This marks the second round of…

Deadline Extended to Apply for LEAD, GigReady, and MBPS Programs.

January 31, 2022

The application deadline for LEAD, GigReady, and MBPS programs has been extended from 3:00 PM EST to 11:59 PM EST on January 31. Thank you to all applicants participating in the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan.

Preliminary Approval Announcement

January 20, 2022

Line Extension Advancement and Development Program January 21, 2022 The West Virginia Department of Economic Development has preliminarily selected six applicants to receive an award pursuant to a request for grant funding under the Line Extension Advancement and Development Program. A list of locations is published under Grant Program Information and attached below. Internet Service…

Gov. Justice announces over $17.4 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia

January 20, 2022

First round of grants awarded as part of Gov. Justice’s Billion-Dollar Broadband Strategy; to provide connectivity to over 5,000 homes and businesses CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the preliminary approval of over $17.4 million in Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) program funds for various broadband infrastructure projects throughout the state.This marks the first round…

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Preliminary Approval Announcement

Gov. Justice announces over $3.9 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia

Deadline Extended to Apply for LEAD, GigReady, and MBPS Programs.

Preliminary Approval Announcement

Gov. Justice announces over $17.4 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia

Program Resources

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