The designation allows donors of $250 or more to be eligible for a 25-percent state tax credit, and a 12.5-percent state tax credit on in-kind donations to the project, such as “right-of-way access.”

The project will develop middle-mile broadband infrastructure to connect La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta, Dolores and San Juan counties. The estimated cost is $55-$60 million for 325 new miles.

For more information, call Region 9 Economic Development District at 247-9621 or visit www.scan.org.