Looking to see broadband reach rural areas of Missoula County, commissioners are backing a grant application from Charter-Spectrum as it eyes funding from the Connect MT grant.

The state set aside roughly $266 million from its share of the American Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress last year, and broadband awards are expected to be announced in June.

“Charter-Spectrum is putting in a grant application for the Connect MT grant funds as the state solicits project ideas,” said Jason Emery, the county’s director of technology.

By Martin Kidston