Endeavor secures $6.03 million grant from Next Level Connections broadband program

CLOVERDALE — Endeavor Communications on Thursday announced the receipt of a $6,030,000 grant from the Next Level Connections broadband program.

The funding will facilitate the construction of 126 miles of fiber optic infrastructure, connecting approximately 1,093 locations across Putnam, Owen, Clay and Hendricks counties.

The initiative marks an advancement toward bridging the digital divide in these areas. The project is scheduled for completion in 2026.

The Next Level Connections broadband grant program, spearheaded by Gov. Eric Holcomb, represents the nation’s largest broadband investment. The program’s goal is to close the technology gap and ensure all Hoosiers have access to reliable, high-speed internet. This round of funding continues efforts to enhance connectivity and unlock opportunities for education, health care and employment throughout Indiana.

“We are proud to be a part of a program that enables us to extend our services to underserved areas, significantly improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for local residents,” Endeavor Senior Vice President of Broadband Services Jay Watkins said. “Endeavor Communications remains steadfast in its commitment to bridging the digital divide and looks forward to contributing to Indiana’s brighter, better-connected future.”

For additional information on the program, visit the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ website at www.in.gov/ocra/home.

Endeavor Communications was founded in 1950 as a telephone provider in rural Indiana. Today, it delivers voice and managed IT services to businesses nationwide, along with high-speed internet services to locations in Putnam, Owen, Hendricks, Morgan, Tipton, Hamilton, Parke and Clay counties.