T-Mobile Hometown Grants: Breathing New Life Into 25 Communities!
Today, T-Mobile announced a fresh list of 25 new communities set to benefit from its Hometown Grants program, escalating the program’s reach to a staggering 225 communities since its launch in April 2021. The telecom giant has now generously dispersed over $10 million to fuel transformative community projects across a whopping 42 states. From elevating tech capabilities in local libraries to laying new hiking trails and sprucing up historical landmarks—T-Mobile is sparking positive change far and wide.
T-Mobile isn’t just stopping at phone service; they’re on a mission to enrich lives in small towns across America. With a hefty $25 million allocated through 2026 to back these community projects, the Un-carrier aims to connect people digitally and contribute to building a more sustainable future. Besides the Hometown Grants, T-Mobile is also tackling the digital divide through initiatives like Project 10Million, which provides free internet access to students in need, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, offering millions of Americans a more cost-effective broadband solution.
Who Stands to Benefit: Essentially, it’s an open invitation to anyone committed to uplifting their community.
How It Works: T-Mobile collaborates with partners like Main Street America and Smart Growth America to meticulously select worthy Hometown Grant recipients. Criteria for selection include the detail and completeness of the application, the depth of community need, and the project’s impact and feasibility, among other factors. Every quarter, 25 new grants are awarded to small towns with populations less than 50,000.
Ready to Get Your Town on Board? Apply for a Hometown Grant Now!
The Latest Recipients:
Here are the fresh faces on the Hometown Grant roster and their electrifying projects:
- Springville, Ala.: Get ready for an upgraded Main Street Farmers Market Pavilion, featuring a new pergola, stage, lighting, and more. Imagine an AstroTurf area to host community shindigs!
- Kingsburg, Calif.: Athwal Park is about to be the hub of community life with new restrooms, solar lighting, and free Wi-Fi. Digital access in the great outdoors? You got it!
- Mount Shasta, Calif.: The Fire Toolkit Project aims to equip communities with essential fire prevention tools and training. Safety first!
- Calhoun, Ga.: The Boys & Girls Clubs’ Cyber Café will sport cutting-edge tech upgrades, providing a conducive space for homework help and program engagement.
- Colfax, Iowa: A new pocket park is in the works for downtown Colfax, offering everything from seating to public art for a communal outdoor hangout space.
- Independence, Iowa: A whopping five fields at the Independence Baseball/Softball Complex will receive artificial turf, promoting youth sports and job creation in the area.
…and the list goes on! From interactive murals to bilingual community health centers and state-of-the-art esports setups, these projects symbolize the broad spectrum of innovation and development that T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants are catalyzing.
So, if you’re part of a small town in the U.S. and have big dreams of transformation, it might just be your lucky quarter next. T-Mobile is eagerly waiting to back you up!
