T-Mobile unveiled its latest wave of Hometown Grant recipients this week, distributing up to $50,000 each to 25 small towns and rural communities across the U.S. to fund local revitalization projects. This round, part of a five-year, $25 million commitment launched in April 2021, pushes the Un-carrier’s total investment past $16 million, supporting 375 communities in 48 states and Puerto Rico. Announced today, the grants aim to spark development—from firehouse upgrades to playgrounds—while tallying over 150,000 volunteer hours since the program’s start.
“When we started Hometown Grants nearly four years ago, we knew T-Mobile could make a real difference in small towns across the country, but the impact has exceeded all expectations,” said Jon Freier, President of T-Mobile Consumer Group. “With this latest round, communities will be able to fund everything from new fire hose technology to expanded food pantry space—creating important, life-changing improvements for the people who call these towns home.” The initiative, partnered with Main Street America, has become a lifeline for rural areas often overlooked by big telecom.
Here’s the full list of the 25 newest recipients and their projects:
- Attalla, Ala.: Build a walking trail at District 2 to boost health and community ties.
- Calexico, Calif.: Upgrade Calexico Fire Department with fire hose tech for better firefighting efficiency.
- Alachua, Fla.: Revamp a downtown pocket park into a cultural event space.
- Comer, Ga.: Renovate Perch Community Center for farmers markets and gatherings.
- Eastman, Ga.: Resurface pickleball courts at Eastman City Park for safer play.
- Mount Vernon, Iowa: Modernize Bijou Theatre with indoor/outdoor upgrades for its 50th anniversary.
- Covington, Ind.: Expand Marilyn’s Village café and thrift store for disability training.
- Winfield, Kan.: Create The Patio at Winfield Public Library for intergenerational play.
- Slidell, La.: Turn a green space into Carey Street Pocket Park for relaxation.
- Kingston, Mass.: Update Kingston Public Library lobby to ADA standards.
- Tupelo, Miss.: Relocate Link Centre Black Box with accessibility upgrades.
- Drew, Miss.: Install seven Civil Rights freedom markers.
- Guymon, Okla.: Revitalize Dale Park with playgrounds and lighting.
- Durant, Okla.: Plant trees along Main Street to boost vitality and reduce heat.
- Silverton, Ore.: Expand Silverton Area Community Aid’s food pantry with a bigger facility.
- Bradford, Pa.: Boost Historic Downtown’s microgrant program for small businesses.
- Hershey, Pa.: Modernize Vista Autism Services’ learning spaces.
- Hanahan, S.C.: Build a farmers market hub on a vacant lot.
- Sabinal, Texas: Add a playground to Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park.
- Zapata, Texas: Upgrade the Boys & Girls Club Teen Tech Center.
- Springville, Utah: Install Art Loops to connect cultural landmarks downtown.
- Brattleboro, Vt.: Expand HatchSpace’s trades training with a digital lab.
- Vashon, Wash.: Build a Nikkei Public Art Memorial at Ober Park.
- Chippewa Falls, Wis.: Add an outdoor learning space at the Boys & Girls Club.
- Fayetteville, W.Va.: Construct a pavilion for year-round community events.
“T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants program is bringing critical resources to small towns and rural communities across America,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America, which helps select recipients based on impact and feasibility. From Calexico’s firefighting boost to Sabinal’s new playground, the $1.25 million in this round—capped at $50,000 per grant—promises tangible change as T-Mobile nears its 2026 goal. X users cheered: “Love seeing rural towns get some love!”—a nod to a program hitting its stride.
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