The Robust Broadband Networks Feasibility Fund provides matching grants to communities for feasibility of geographically based Robust Broadband Networks.

Robust Broadband Networks are defined by the Blandin Foundation for purposes of this program as communication networks that make available synchronous (symmetric) broadband service of at least 50 megabits per second to every premise within a market area and where no retail service provider owns a controlling interest in the network infrastructure itself. Applications that engage multiple public and private sector partners and/or communities are encouraged.

Funds are available to 28 southwest Minnesota counties including: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Yellow Medicine, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, LeSueur, Rice, Steele, and Waseca.