An interesting event happening at the end of the month…

Minnesota Rural Broadband Connectivity Initiative

Interested in federal and state resources, programs, and/or funding to address rural connectivity issues?

Join staff from the Midwest Region’s federal agencies and Minnesota leaders to learn about resources that can be leveraged to support expansion of programs to increase rural connectivity. You’ll hear from representatives from various state and federal agencies to assist you in leveraging available programs.

What:  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Staff will review its ConnectHomeUSA program.  The initiative allows organizations to produce locally-tailored solutions for narrowing the digital divide for HUD-assisted residents.  The initiative relies on public-private collaboration and is led locally by Public Housing Authorities or tribes who connect residents to computer device, and the training to use them.

Where: Virtual session will be held via Teams

Registration Link: Minnesota Rural Broadband Registration Link

Who:  Representatives from U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC),  National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Broadband Development, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Minnesota Department of Health, Social Security Administration (SSA) & U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be in participation.

When:              Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT