On October 7, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia is allocating $30 million in funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to improve broadband access in unserved localities. 50 localities were awarded funding for 71 projects, spending the federal dollars to connect Virginians to high-speed, broadband. More information on the impact of the program and funded projects can be found at this link below.
