The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced $1.27 million in Fiscal Year 2025 awards on Thursday to help Marylanders on the Eastern Shore access high-speed internet.
Atlantic General Hospital has received $157,794 in reimbursement through the Federal Communications Commission, a program that offers support to eligible nonprofit healthcare organizations in rural areas for broadband internet services.
According to a release from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration , the approval clears the way for the state to begin construction on networks that will connect 5,721 homes and small businesses still lacking reliable internet.
Delaware is set to receive $4.8 million in federal funding to help more residents access high-speed internet and build digital skills.