T-Mobile Reaches $16 Million in Funding for Hometown Grants, Strengthening Communities Nationwide
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has reached a significant milestone in its community development initiative, announcing 25 new Hometown Grant recipients. The program has now provided over $16 million in funding to 375 communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico since April 2021.
Each recipient will receive up to $50,000 to support local development projects. The initiative has generated more than 150,000 volunteer hours and supports various community improvements, from fire safety technology to food pantry expansions. The program, implemented in partnership with Main Street America, evaluates grant applications based on detail, community impact, and feasibility.
The latest round of grants will fund diverse projects including walking trails, park renovations, theatre updates, and community center expansions across multiple states. This initiative is part of T-Mobile's broader commitment to rural communities, which includes programs like Project 10Million for student internet connectivity and Friday Night 5G Lights for high school football field improvements.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo nella sua iniziativa di sviluppo comunitario, annunciando 25 nuovi beneficiari dei Hometown Grant. Il programma ha già fornito oltre 16 milioni di dollari in finanziamenti a 375 comunità in 48 stati e Porto Rico da aprile 2021.
Ogni beneficiario riceverà fino a 50.000 dollari per supportare progetti di sviluppo locale. L'iniziativa ha generato più di 150.000 ore di volontariato e supporta vari miglioramenti comunitari, dalla tecnologia per la sicurezza antincendio all'ampliamento delle dispense alimentari. Il programma, implementato in collaborazione con Main Street America, valuta le domande di finanziamento in base a dettagli, impatto sulla comunità e fattibilità.
Il nuovo round di sovvenzioni finanzierà progetti diversificati, tra cui sentieri pedonali, ristrutturazioni di parchi, aggiornamenti di teatri e ampliamenti di centri comunitari in diversi stati. Questa iniziativa fa parte del più ampio impegno di T-Mobile verso le comunità rurali, che include programmi come Project 10Million per la connettività internet degli studenti e Friday Night 5G Lights per il miglioramento dei campi da football delle scuole superiori.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) ha alcanzado un hito significativo en su iniciativa de desarrollo comunitario, anunciando 25 nuevos beneficiarios de las subvenciones Hometown. El programa ha proporcionado más de 16 millones de dólares en financiación a 375 comunidades en 48 estados y Puerto Rico desde abril de 2021.
Cada beneficiario recibirá hasta 50.000 dólares para apoyar proyectos de desarrollo local. La iniciativa ha generado más de 150.000 horas de voluntariado y apoya diversas mejoras comunitarias, desde tecnología de seguridad contra incendios hasta la expansión de despensas de alimentos. El programa, implementado en colaboración con Main Street America, evalúa las solicitudes de subvención en función de los detalles, el impacto comunitario y la viabilidad.
La última ronda de subvenciones financiará proyectos diversos, incluidos senderos para caminar, renovaciones de parques, actualizaciones de teatros y ampliaciones de centros comunitarios en varios estados. Esta iniciativa es parte del compromiso más amplio de T-Mobile con las comunidades rurales, que incluye programas como Project 10Million para la conectividad a Internet de los estudiantes y Friday Night 5G Lights para mejoras en los campos de fútbol de las escuelas secundarias.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)는 지역 사회 개발 이니셔티브에서 중요한 이정표에 도달하여 25명의 새로운 Hometown Grant 수혜자를 발표했습니다. 이 프로그램은 2021년 4월 이후 48개 주와 푸에르토리코의 375개 커뮤니티에 1600만 달러 이상의 자금을 지원했습니다.
각 수혜자는 지역 개발 프로젝트를 지원하기 위해 최대 5만 달러를 받게 됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 15만 시간 이상의 자원봉사 시간을 창출했으며, 화재 안전 기술에서 식품 저장소 확장에 이르기까지 다양한 지역 사회 개선을 지원합니다. 이 프로그램은 Main Street America와 협력하여 시행되며, 세부 사항, 지역 사회에 미치는 영향 및 실행 가능성을 기준으로 보조금 신청서를 평가합니다.
이번 보조금의 최신 라운드는 여러 주에서 산책로, 공원 개조, 극장 업데이트 및 커뮤니티 센터 확장 등 다양한 프로젝트에 자금을 지원할 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 T-Mobile의 농촌 커뮤니티에 대한 광범위한 약속의 일환으로, 학생 인터넷 연결을 위한 Project 10Million 및 고등학교 미식축구 필드 개선을 위한 Friday Night 5G Lights와 같은 프로그램을 포함합니다.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) a atteint un jalon important dans son initiative de développement communautaire, annonçant 25 nouveaux bénéficiaires de la subvention Hometown. Le programme a désormais fourni plus de 16 millions de dollars de financement à 375 communautés dans 48 États et Porto Rico depuis avril 2021.
Chaque bénéficiaire recevra jusqu'à 50 000 dollars pour soutenir des projets de développement local. L'initiative a généré plus de 150 000 heures de bénévolat et soutient diverses améliorations communautaires, de la technologie de sécurité incendie aux extensions de banques alimentaires. Le programme, mis en œuvre en partenariat avec Main Street America, évalue les demandes de subvention en fonction des détails, de l'impact communautaire et de la faisabilité.
Le dernier tour de subventions financera des projets diversifiés, y compris des sentiers de randonnée, des rénovations de parcs, des mises à jour de théâtres et des extensions de centres communautaires dans plusieurs États. Cette initiative fait partie de l'engagement plus large de T-Mobile envers les communautés rurales, qui comprend des programmes tels que Project 10Million pour la connectivité Internet des étudiants et Friday Night 5G Lights pour les améliorations des terrains de football des lycées.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in seiner Gemeinschaftsentwicklungsinitiative erreicht und 25 neue Hometown Grant-Empfänger bekannt gegeben. Das Programm hat seit April 2021 über 16 Millionen Dollar an Fördermitteln an 375 Gemeinschaften in 48 Bundesstaaten und Puerto Rico bereitgestellt.
Jeder Empfänger erhält bis zu 50.000 Dollar, um lokale Entwicklungsprojekte zu unterstützen. Die Initiative hat mehr als 150.000 Freiwilligenstunden generiert und unterstützt verschiedene Gemeinschaftsverbesserungen, von Brandschutztechnologie bis hin zu Erweiterungen von Lebensmittelspeichern. Das Programm, das in Partnerschaft mit Main Street America umgesetzt wird, bewertet die Förderanträge anhand von Details, Gemeinschaftsauswirkungen und Durchführbarkeit.
Die neueste Runde von Zuschüssen wird vielfältige Projekte finanzieren, darunter Wanderwege, Parkrenovierungen, Theateraktualisierungen und Erweiterungen von Gemeinschaftszentren in mehreren Bundesstaaten. Diese Initiative ist Teil von T-Mobiles umfassenderem Engagement für ländliche Gemeinschaften, zu dem auch Programme wie Project 10Million für die Internetverbindung von Schülern und Friday Night 5G Lights für Verbesserungen von Footballfeldern an High Schools gehören.
- Wide-reaching community impact across 375 locations demonstrates strong corporate social responsibility
- Partnership with Main Street America enhances program credibility and execution
- Program expansion supports T-Mobile's rural market penetration strategy
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With the company’s latest round of Hometown Grant winners, T-Mobile has now helped 375 small towns bring community development projects to life
Since kicking off its five-year commitment to small towns and rural communities in April 2021, the Un-carrier has provided more than
“When we started Hometown Grants nearly four years ago, we knew T-Mobile could make a real difference in small towns across the country, but the impact has exceeded all expectations,” said Jon Freier, President, T-Mobile Consumer Group. “With this latest round of grants, communities will be able to fund everything from new fire hose technology to expanded food pantry space — creating important, life-changing improvements for the people who call these towns home.”
Here are the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients and their projects:
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Attalla, Ala. : Build a dedicated walking trail at District 2 to foster a sense of community, encourage physical activity and combat health issues related to sedentary lifestyles. -
Calexico, Calif. : Install new fire hose technology at theCalexico Fire Department, allowing more water to be put on a fire while exerting less resistance to the firefighter applying the water. -
Alachua, Fla. : Revitalize a pocket park in the heart of Alachua’s historic downtown district, creating a vibrant community gathering space and an outdoor venue for cultural events and performances. -
Comer, Ga. : Renovate the Perch Community Center, offering a more inviting and useful gathering place for a local Farmers Market and community events. -
Eastman, Ga. : UpdateEastman City Park, including resurfacing outdoor courts, providing a place for the community to play pickleball without risking injury. -
Mount Vernon, Iowa : Renovate the Bijou Theatre’s indoor and exterior space, adding an outdoor reception and screening area and updating the front façade and more, just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary with the community. -
Covington, Ind. : Expand and relocate Marilyn’s Village, adding an enhanced café and a new thrift store, creating more opportunities for adults with disabilities to gain vocational training, foster community connection, provide affordable resources to families. -
Winfield, Kan. : Create The Patio at WPL (Winfield Public Library), an outdoor intergenerational play, learning and connection space designed to provide a safe, accessible, welcoming and connection-building environment for all ofWinfield . -
Slidell, La. : Transform an unkempt green space in Olde Towne Slidell into the Carey Street Pocket Park, adding a vibrant community space to gather, relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the park’s landscape. -
Kingston, Mass. : Update Kingston Public Library lobby, replacing 27-year-old furnishings and making the space ADA compliant, providing a welcoming, accessible space to patrons. -
Tupelo, Miss. : Transform the Link Centre Black Box by relocating its primary access to ground level and renovating adjacent restrooms for ADA compliance, while integrating safety upgrades, enhanced lighting, and assistive technology to expand community accessibility and security. -
Drew, Miss. : Design and install seven freedom markers, honoring historical sites and people involved in the Civil Rights movement inDrew, Mississippi . -
Guymon, Okla. : Transform Dale Park into a vibrant, safe and engaging community space with new playground equipment, seating, drinking fountains and improved lighting, providing a much-needed recreational area for Southside Guymon, enhancing community health, cohesion and safety. -
Durant, Okla. : Plant trees and landscaping along Durant’s Main Street District to increase economic vitality, support wildlife and reduce heat islands. -
Silverton, Ore. : Expand the Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA) food pantry and community resource space by supporting their relocation to a larger, fully accessible facility that will provide essential services, new programs, and space for community partners to better serve neighbors in need. -
Bradford, Pa. : Revamp the Historic Downtown District Microgrant program, adding connectivity upgrades, new equipment and professional marketing and promotional activities for participating small businesses to continue to be a vital part of the local economy. -
Hershey, Pa. : Enhance and modernize the learning spaces at Vista Autism Services with upgraded classroom designs, improved walls, cabinetry, flexible seating options, new furniture, and optimized storage solutions. -
Hanahan, S.C. : Revitalize a vacant city-owned parcel into a vibrant hub for the Hanahan Farmers Market, enhancing community engagement, supporting local businesses and providing an accessible space for residents to connect and enjoy the town center. -
Sabinal, Texas : Enhance the Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park by installing a playground to maintain the physical health of the community and provide a recreational area for children to play. -
Zapata, Texas : Transform the Teen Tech Center at the Boys & Girls Club ofZapata County , with updates to paint, furnishings and new technology to engage more teens and tweens in the Club every day after school and throughout the day during the summer. -
Springville, Utah : Install the Art Loops, an interactive public art experience connecting the Springville Museum of Art, Springville Library, and Civic Center, with installations and activities, fostering community connection, enhancing walkability and pedestrian experience, strengtheningSpringville's "Art City" identity, and revitalizing the downtown area. -
Brattleboro, Vt .: Expand HatchSpace's workforce development and trades training programs by adding a workshop classroom and outfitting the digital fabrication lab with a high-tech laser cutter to further enhance the current roster of education programs. -
Vashon, Wash. : Install the Nikkei Public Art Memorial at Ober Park to commemorate and honor the 111 Nikkei residents who were forced to leaveVashon and be imprisoned in internment camps. -
Chippewa Falls, Wis. : Continue to transform the former Masonic Lodge by adding an outdoor learning and development space for the Chippewa Falls Boys & Girls Club by adding fencing, and member friendly representations to electrical equipment and introducing raised garden beds to feed youth in the community. -
Fayetteville, W.Va. : Build a permanent outdoor pavilion to serve as a year-round gathering space for community events, educational programs, volunteer activities and field trips, enhancing accessibility, promoting local food systems and fostering stronger community connections.
T-Mobile teams up with Main Street America — a nonprofit organization that works to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies and improve quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation — to bring Hometown Grants to life.
Grant applications are reviewed based on their level of detail, community impact, feasibility and other considerations.
"T-Mobile's Hometown Grants program is bringing critical resources to small towns and rural communities across America," said Erin Barnes, President and CEO, Main Street America. "These investments are transforming local landscapes and creating new opportunities for growth and connection."
T-Mobile’s Commitment to Championing Rural Communities
T-Mobile's Hometown Grants commitment goes beyond community development programs. The Un-carrier has awarded nearly
Beyond Hometown Grants, T-Mobile is focused on many initiatives to make sure no community, big or small, gets left behind. The Un-carrier's Project 10Million offers free internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to eligible student households to help close the digital divide. And T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights is a competition that’s gearing up for its second year to give one deserving high school a football field makeover valued at
As the country’s largest and fastest 5G network, T-Mobile is all about small towns and rural areas. Plus, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Business Internet give homes and businesses across the country access to reliable and affordable broadband options. And for those in even the most rural areas, T-Mobile Starlink is on a mission to eliminate mobile dead zones in areas unreachable by traditional cell towers.
For more information about T-Mobile's commitment to small towns, visit www.t-mobile.com/hometowngrants. And to see how Hometown Grants are creating change, go here.
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About Main Street America
Main Street America leads a collaborative movement with partners and grassroots leaders that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country. For more than 40 years, Main Street America has helped to build economic power in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through our signature Main Street Approach™ framework. Founded as the National Main Street Center® in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over
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