T‑Mobile has announced its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, bringing the total to 425 recipients since the company launched its five-year commitment to small towns and rural communities in April 2021. With each town getting up to $50,000 to help fund local community development projects, T‑Mobile has now given over $19 million in grants to towns across 48 states and Puerto Rico.

In the years since Hometown Grants started, small towns have used the funding on projects like building new hiking trails, upgrading tech at local libraries, revitalizing historic buildings, creating community centers and way more. The program has led to nearly 170,000 volunteer hours and 1,280 jobs.

T‑Mobile teams up with Main Street America to oversee the Hometown Grants program. Grant applications are evaluated based on factors such as project feasibility, community impact, long-term sustainability, and other key considerations. 

Interested in applying for a T‑Mobile Hometown Grant? Click here to learn more.

Here are the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients and their projects:

• Childersburg, Ala.: Build the 1,200-square-foot ALICE Tech Center anchored by an open-air wooden pavilion that will serve as an outdoor classroom and creative workspace, supporting economic mobility and educational access through youth workshops, workforce development programs, digital literacy training and community meals.

• **Ozark, Ark.: Construct an eco-friendly and ADA-accessible children’s wildlife themed splash pad at Bank OZK Stage, designed to address community health, equity and economic revitalization through an inclusive public space in downtown Ozark.

• Sheridan, Ark.: Renovate the children’s library space at Grant County Library, including new furnishings and shelving to better serve the growing needs of the community.

• Placerville, Calif.: Transform Art on Center EDC — a historic 135-year-old Placerville building to meet the critical need for a community gathering space and educational programs to foster a more connected and healthier community.

• Rohnert Park, Calif.: Develop a walking path along Copeland Creek and a community garden at Sonoma State University, featuring interactive posts with QR codes that provide guided fitness activities, nature-based mindfulness practices and ecological education to support the physical, mental and intellectual well-being of community members.

• Evergreen, Colo.: Renovate the Evergreen High School Athletic Complex, adding ADA-compliant bleachers and additional seating to keep high school sporting events local and accommodate the community.

• ***Fernandina Beach, Fla.: Install a climbing playground feature at Downtown Fernandina Beach, providing an inviting gathering space for families and children to meet, play and exercise.

• Mount Airy, Ga.: Launch a youth-centered Innovation Hub, upgrading technology across multiple local clubs, expanding digital access and skill-building opportunities for kids in underserved small towns, empowering the next generation to dream bigger through hands-on learning, creativity and career exploration in safe, inspiring community spaces.

• Mt. Vernon, Ill.: Create a dedicated Teacher Library and resource hub at the new United Way of South Central Illinois facility to expand access to classroom books and reading materials for local students.

• Richmond, Ky.: Build a new community center to support community members seeking assistance with educational and literacy goals, job training, structured living and recovery programs, second-chance employment and emergency shelter to empower participants to rebuild their lives.

• **Natchitoches, La.: Transform Ben Johnson Park by adding a parking lot and sidewalks, creating an inclusive space for all the community to enjoy.

• Searsmont, Maine: Renovate the Searsmont Town office, including new ADA-compliant doors, a privacy sound booth and additional indoor and outdoor seating options for the community to gather, collaborate and work.

• Detroit Lakes, Minn.: Install an inclusive and accessible playground with swings for adults with disabilities, providing a safe space that promotes whole body well-being, fostering a sense of freedom and empowerment for individuals at the Becker County DAC to enjoy.

• Cape Girardeau, Mo.: Revitalize the Old Town Cape Community Garden and Cape Riverfront Market, adding innovative placemaking, essential technology and electrical upgrades to enhance long-term sustainability, boost economic vitality and strengthen community engagement.

• Rolla, Mo.: Renovate the Pine Street Studio, a 2,900-square-foot hall in historic downtown along Route 66, providing a dedicated space for live entertainment, community events and festivals. 

• ***Edenton, N.C.: Install a mobile stage to boost the caliber of community events, and to provide a local stage rental option for other local organizations and neighboring communities.

• Norfolk, Neb.: Launch VozNorfolk, a citywide language access initiative that will install multilingual signage at key public parks and provide interpretation iPads to first responders, city administration buildings and the public library to enhance communication and access to services with non-English-speaking residents.

• *Monmouth, Ore.: Build separate areas within the Prisms Art & Community Center, making it possible to offer multiple activities and classes for the community.

• Mooresburg, Tenn.: Revitalize the Mooresburg Community Association’s outdoor space connecting the Senior Center and new Education and Recreation Center, repaving a portion of the parking lot and building a railed walking path with benches to enhance safety.

• ***Mineral Wells, Texas: Transform unused tennis courts at The City Gym into a vibrant backyard space with dedicated game areas and hangout spots for families, promoting a safe, engaging and healthy environment.

• *Waynesboro, Va.: Beautify downtown Waynesboro by adding three large-scale murals during the Virginia Street Arts Festival to boost community pride and strengthen the town’s reputation as a destination for street art and cultural tourism.

• **Burlington, Vt.: Preserve the historic Fletcher Free Library 1904 Carnegie building, ensuring the continuation of the state’s largest public library cost-free programs and resources for the benefit of the entire community.

• Ferndale, Wash.: Upgrade the Whatcom Center for Early Learning facilities and technology, ensuring expanded access to early learning, mental health and support services for young children with disabilities and developmental delays.

• *Shelton, Wash.: Develop a nature trail, garden beds, and outdoor community gathering space onsite at the Shelton Family YMCA, increasing the capacity of youth programing and access to nature-based programs for all members of the community.

• Amery, Wis.: Amery, Wis.: Launch the F.A.R.M. program, a hands-on learning facility and school store for students to create, manage and sell products, building real-world skills while strengthening community and economic connections to fill a community need.

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