Line Extension Grant Program

The funds for the Line Extension Grant Program come from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). CPF provides $10 billion, with Ohio receiving $268.5 million, to states, territories, freely associated states, and Tribal governments to fund critical capital projects that enable work, education, and health monitoring in response to the public health emergency. CPF Funds will be used to expand the current state-funded program to serve additional locations. The Grant Program is an opportunity for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to receive funding for line extension construction costs to run fiber to homes that are set back from main roads. Rural areas of Ohio see the most need for line extensions. Access to high-speed reliable internet is imperative for families who do schooling and work from their homes. The disparities of not having access to the modern economy were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic when thousands of Ohioans had to do remote work and schooling. It is important to make sure families who are still remote have the same access to the internet. Opportunity number: DEV-OBLEP. The Ohio Broadband Line Extension program, established through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), is an opportunity for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to receive funding to offset the costs of line extension construction in running fiber to unserved homes that are set back from main roads. Grant funds will be provided for line extension project costs beyond the first 200 feet. Eligible projects may receive the lesser of $5,000 per address of total cost to be incurred by the customer. (The maximum per foot cost is $9.50). This program will accept applications on a rolling basis until the available $3 million in funding is exhausted. All funds must be spent, and all projects must be operational by Dec. 31, 2026.

Last confirmed Oct 12, 2026 · Ohio