The U.S. Department of Commerce is giving six Western Slope counties a boost in their efforts to develop better broadband access.
The departmentâs Economic Development Administration has approved an $880,640 grant to the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning from last yearâs COVID-19 relief bill, known as the CARES Act.
The money is to be used to help the six counties Region 10 serves â Delta, Montrose, Ouray, Gunnison, Hinsdale and San Miguel counties â to improve access to affordable, reliable and abundant internet service.
The money is to be matched with a local commitment of $220,160 in the effort, which is expected to create 100 jobs, retain 100 existing jobs and generate about $2.5 million in private investments.