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T-Mobile Hometown Grants

They will help fund projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers.

Project Types

Technology Upgrades, Outdoor Spaces, the Arts, and Community Centers
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Funding source

T-Mobile partners with Main Street America to administer the grant program
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Length of funding

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who is eligible

Elected officials, town managers/employees, tribal leaders, or nonprofit community leaders from small towns with population less than 50,000 can apply.
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Value of the funding

Up to $50,000
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Funding type

Grant
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Funding requirements

T-Mobile awards up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects. Applicant’s proposal must include plans, budget, timeline, anticipated impact, and up to five letters of support.
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Match Requirements

No
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Deadlines

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Funding Scale

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These are the steps for this funding resource.

Please double check these steps with the funding agency to ensure you are not missing any needed information or steps.

Here's how to apply:

Step 1:
Click here (or click the “Apply now” button below) to create an account with our partner, Main Street America™.

Step 2:
You’ll be taken to an application page with detailed steps, drop-down menus, fillable forms, and places to upload documents.

Hometown Grants are intended for “shovel-ready projects”. Information required for your application includes:

• Project plan proposal with a detailed budget and timeline
• Up to 5 letters of support from stakeholders in the community
• Examples of in-kind donation possibilities/additional funding to cover the remainder of the project
• Details on permits needed or already obtained

Step 3:
After submitting your proposal, you’ll get a confirmation email that your application was received. Within 60 days of the application window closing, every applicant will be notified via email whether their project proposal is a winner.

Winners will also receive a call to begin the funding and planning process with T-Mobile and our partners.