Through its involvement with Internet2 and the national research community, MAGPI is able to explore new developments in network and educational technologies that help member institutions to become more productive, and in some cases, reduce costs.

Community Connect Grant Program

Funding Agency: United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/utp_commconnect.html

The Community Connect program serves rural communities where broadband service is least likely to be available, but where it can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for citizens. The projects funded by these grants will help rural residents tap into the enormous potential of the Internet.

Funds may be used to build broadband infrastructure and establish a community center which offers free public access to broadband for two years.

Deadline: May 3, 2011