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How Place-Based Philanthropy is Driving Tech-Based Economic Development in <span class="dewidow">Rural America</span>
How Place-Based Philanthropy is Driving Tech-Based Economic Development in Rural America

With historic federal investments in broadband infrastructure and a growing recognition of the potential for tech-based economies, the question is no longer if rural regions can participate in the tech economy—but how.

Center on Rural Innovation selected to receive highly competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Capital Challenge grant
Center on Rural Innovation selected to receive highly competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Capital Challenge grant

CORI awarded more than $520,000 in federal grants and matching dollars to help operate funds which will invest in rural Vermont startups.

Three Rural Innovation Initiative participants selected to receive highly competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale grants
Three Rural Innovation Initiative participants selected to receive highly competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale grants

Federal grants and matching dollars represent a combined total of $6.1 million in new investment in rural innovation