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PANGAEA Internet Installation Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,000 per customer; up to $5,000 in total grant funds per calendar year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

PANGAEA Internet Installation Grant Program

Funder: PANGAEA Internet (nonprofit subsidiary of E Polk Inc)

Geographic Scope: Polk and Rutherford Counties, North Carolina

Program Status: Active as of October 2013

Overview:
PANGAEA Internet's installation grant program is designed to assist potential customers with installation costs for PANGAEA's fiber optic internet service. The program supports the organization's nonprofit mission to deliver affordable, reliable connectivity services for the region.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Businesses and organizations in Polk and Rutherford Counties

    • Award Details:

  • Maximum per customer: Up to $1,000

  • Annual program cap: Up to $5,000 in grant funds per calendar year

    • Selection Criteria:
    Grant applications are reviewed by a team comprised of PANGAEA board members. Funds will be awarded based on:

  • Applicant's organization profile

  • Existing internet service

  • Demonstration of how PANGAEA service will positively impact the organization

    • Contact Information:

  • Executive Director: Ron Walters

  • Phone: 828-859-3072

  • Email: staff@e-polk.org or ronw@e-polk.org

  • Address: Post Office Box 340, Tryon, NC 28782

  • Website: www.pangaea.us

    • Background:
    As of 2013, PANGAEA Internet had achieved dramatic growth since 2003—expanding its fiber optic network to 120 miles spanning Polk and Rutherford Counties, receiving more than $2.5 million in public funding, and serving 42 customers at nearly 100 separate locations.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Timeline:

  • Grant applications can be submitted by businesses and organizations at any time (rolling submissions)

    • Required Materials:

  • Grant application (available at www.pangaea.us)

  • Application instructions

  • Fiber optic network map (available for reference)

    • Review Process:
    1. Applications are reviewed by a team comprised of PANGAEA board members
    2. Awards are based on applicant's organization profile, existing internet service, and demonstration of positive impact from PANGAEA service
    3. Funds awarded based on demonstrated need and organizational benefit

    Submission Contact:

  • Ron Walters, Executive Director

  • Phone: 828-859-3072

  • Email: ronw@e-polk.org or staff@e-polk.org

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