Investment to Help 7,200 Students Have Access to Internet for Learning
GRANVILLE COUNTY, N.C October 20, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $679 thousand to help residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities in rural North Carolina.
“This grant will improve the quality education Granville County students receive on a daily basis,” said USDA Rural Development State Director Robert Hosford. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA has been working tirelessly to be a strong partner to rural North Carolina in building stronger and healthier communities, because we know when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”
In rural North Carolina, Granville County Schools will use a $679 thousand grant to provide video endpoints within schools to create opportunities for videoconferencing. This will allow for career exploration, teacher share of STEM courses, and professional development.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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