Several areas in the No Coast Network listening area have been awarded state grants to improve broadband internet access.  MCG has received a $3.6 million grant for broadband in Mahaska County. Citizens Mutual Telephone Company has received around $6.3 million for projects in northeastern and western Wapello County.  The Modern Cooperative Telephone Company has received a $3.45 million grant for broadband access in Keokuk County.  The Sully Telephone Association will receive $308,000 for two projects in that area.  And Windstream has received about $4 million in grants for expanding broadband in Keokuk, Marion and Monroe Counties.  Over $210 million in grants have been awarded through the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grants program.