Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, announced the Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program is now accepting funding applications.

Consolidated Connects provides grants to schools serving K-12 students in the company’s service area.

Since it launched in 2021, Consolidated Connects has provided $112,500 to schools for a variety of technology-centered projects, including the creation of a maker space, virtual and augmented reality curriculum integration, a podcast enhancing student literacy, and a technology services summer work internship program for students.

Schools and educational programs across Consolidated’s service area are encouraged to apply now through March 1, which can be done by visiting consolidated.com/cciconnects.