Increasing access to reliable internet services is a top priority for Frederick County. Executive Jessica Fitzwater as part of our ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide, Frederick County’s Office of Rural Broadband Information has received a FY24 Home Stretch - Difficult to Serve Properties Grant from the Office of Statewide Broadband. This grant is specifically designed to provide high-speed internet to addresses that are unserved due to their distance from existing service lines.

Program Details

• Each address may receive up to a total of $14K, including contributions from the State, the County, and Comcast applied to the construction.
• Addresses with long driveways exceeding 1,000 feet may need to contribute to the construction cost.
• Addresses lying less than 1,000 feet from the current service line may be eligible for 100% funding.

How to Apply:

• Funding for this program is limited and will be distributed on a first-come first served basis.
• The deadline to apply is December 31, 2024.
• To be considered for the program, please complete the brief survey below.
• We may contact you for additional information.
• Qualifying applicants will be notified of the construction timeline.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or need assistance completing the survey, please feel free to contact The Frederick County Broadband Office at broadband@frederickcountymd.gov, or by calling 301-600-1010.

We are excited to bring this opportunity to eligible Frederick County residents as we work together to improve internet access for all residents of Frederick County.