A $41.6 million dollar grant for rural broadband fiber is awarded to GRM Networks in Princeton. GRM Networks is a member-owned cooperative and the USDA’s ReConnect Program will help with the installation of fiber optic connectivity for Northern Missouri and Southern Iowa. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce presented the grant and loan to GRM.
Ron Hinds, CEO of GRM Networks says the awarding of these funds helps GRM Networks fulfill their commitment of bringing Fiber to their customers. The grant and loan benefit 2,288 locations including homes, farms and businesses.
