2292 South Highway 27

Somerset, Ky 42501

606-677-6000

Please send qualifications to the attention of Richard Taylor.

Request For Qualifications

The Center for Rural Development (The Center) is responsible for administering $7.8M of Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding for last mile broadband projects in Eastern Kentucky. The Center’s goal is to maximize the benefits of this funding for the communities and residents of the area.

The Center is looking to contract with individual(s) to work with broadband providers, state and local government officials, business and civic organizations, and other Eastern Kentucky organizations to collect and analyze data for possible last mile broadband projects.  The required deliverable will be a prioritized portfolio of last mile broadband projects and expertise.

The individual(s) selected for this position must have a valid Kentucky driver’s license and be willing to travel throughout Eastern Kentucky as needed.

The expected duration of this position is up to 12 months.

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