Public input sought for cell tower grant program

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The Missouri Department of Economic Development is requesting public feedback on its proposed Cell Towers Grant Program, which is intended to help improve accessibility for those without access to quality cellular service.

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The Missouri Department of Economic Development is requesting public feedback on its proposed Cell Towers Grant Program, funded via Missouri’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act.

This $20 million program is intended to help improve accessibility for those without access to quality cellular service. Funds are available for projects that will serve areas lacking quality service, with priority given to projects located on public lands.

The Public Input Survey at

{a href=”http://surveymonkey.com/r/WPXCW9R” target=”_blank”}surveymonkey.com/r/WPXCW9R will assist DED in creating the Cell Towers Grant Program Guidelines, including minimum and maximum awards, eligible applicants and funding priorities.

The Public Input Survey is open until 5 p.m. April 1. Those unable to submit comments online may submit comments by calling the DED at (573) 751-4962.