Getting Connected

FOCUS Broadband awards a Connect Grant to the Town of Leland for the installation of WiFi and enchanced security at Founders Park.

FOCUS Broadband recently awarded the Town of Leland with a $10,000 Connect Grant to assist with installing enhanced WiFi and security at Founders Park.

Representatives from the Town of Leland applied for the grant as part of the Founders Park Improvement Project. The project will bring new amenities to the park, including an amphitheater, splashpad, a Veterans Memorial and an updated playground. With the grant funding, the Town of Leland plans to expand WiFi access throughout the park, offering internet access to visitors and vendors who may attend local events and need internet access for commercial sales.

The grant will also help in installing security cameras at Founders Park.

“We are excited to be awarded this grant,” says Town of Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman, “We’ve had a great partnership with FOCUS Broadband for many years and being able to provide enhanced internet access and security at the park presents a multitude of opportunities for Leland residents and visitors.”

Since 2018 FOCUS Broadband has awarded Connect Grants to aid in costs associated with the delivery and utilization of FOCUS Broadband services used by local organizations that provide technology and economic initiatives that require connectivity. The grant program is a key element of FOCUS Broadband’s vision to improve internet access and increase the use of technology in its service areas.

“We are proud to award this grant to the Town of Leland,” says Keith Holden, FOCUS Broadband CEO. “This project showcases what our grant program aims to accomplish, and we look forward to seeing the impacts it will have on residents in Brunswick County.”

FOCUS Broadband has allocated $25,000 annually to its Connect Grants program. To learn more about FOCUS Broadband’s Connect Grant Program, visit focusbroadband.com/connect-grants.