Program Objective:

The Technology program funds projects that bring affordable open access, high speed connectivity to economic development sites in the tobacco region.

Interested in applying and want some preliminary feedback on your project? The Tobacco Commission Staff encourages prospective applicants to submit a pre-application form before completing the full application. Check on the link below to download our pre-application.

Pre-Application Form (doc)

Applications for FY09 Technology grant program are due August 15, 2008. The Technology Committee is scheduled to meet October 15, 2008 to review grant proposals. The Committee's recommendations will be presented to the full Commission for final action at its October 30, 2008 meeting.

The Commission's FY09 budget will be approved at the April 29, 2008 meeting. Grant program funds available in FY09 and application materials will be posted after budget approval.

Technology Awards - October 25, 2007(pdf)

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