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Small Towns, Big Impact

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For the past 20 years, Smart Growth America has perhaps done more work in smaller towns and rural places than anywhere else, offering technical assistance, workshops with local partners, and policy implementation. Because of our track record of providing scores of smaller towns a roadmap for achieving economic vibrancy over the years, T-Mobile tapping Smart Growth America’s deep experience with planning and development in small communities as they roll out two new programs to build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities.

In 2021, T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant program made $25 million available through 2026 to support community development projects in towns nationwide. We worked with T-Mobile to provide technical support their investment in community-driven initiatives to ensure small towns can connect, innovate, and grow together. To learn more, visit www.t-mobile.com/hometowngrant.

Type(s): Testimonial | Topic(s): Land Use and Development, Rural Development | Tag(s): Land Use and Development, Rural, Rural Development