Mid-Rivers announces 2017 Educational Technology Grant recipients

Mid-Rivers Communications recently announced the recipients of the 2017 Educational Technology Grants. Grant applications from twenty-seven applicants requesting $116,980 were received, with a total of $35,000 being awarded to a wide variety of inspirational projects in Bloomfield, Circle, Custer, Ekalaka, Glendive, Lindsay, Miles City, Plevna, a regional project, Roundup, Savage, Sidney and Terry.

Grant applicants were asked for innovative broadband projects with preference given to projects that: utilize broadband in innovative ways to address educational and community issues; eek to educate adults and senior citizens on broadband applications, including how to use technology and the quality of life benefits technology can offer to seniors; promote student leadership and workforce development skills, and generate student interest in technology and telecommunications as a career path.

Of the twenty-seven applicants, 18 presentations met one or more of the stated priorities, scored well on their projects, and will be offered grant funding; some partially and others fully awarded.

• Richland County Boys & Girls Club-$3,500

• Terry Public Schools-$3,500

• Richland County Library-$3,000

• Circle HS Business Class-$2,500

• Savage Public Schoo-$2,250

• DCC Foundation-$3,500

• Plevna Schools-$1,500

• Miles City Public Library-$2,000

• Washington Middle School Glendive-$2,500

• Rural Health Development-$2,000

• Glendive Schools 6th & 8th Grade-$2,000

• Kircher School-$1,000

• Washington Middle School Miles City-$1,000

• Lindsay School District-$1,000

• Custer Schools-$1,000

• Roundup Schools-$1,000

• Ekalaka Schools-$750

• Bloomfield Elementary-$1,000

• Custer Co High School-video production equipment

Mid-Rivers recognizes the power of broadband as a solution. Broadband can build bridges between generations, provide access to boundless educational opportunities, strengthen rural economies, and help people stay in their homes longer. Mid-Rivers employees are proud to support technology and broadband education projects across their service area.