Twin Lakes Difference Grant

Twin Lakes Difference Grant is sponsored by Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes supports rural organizations through technology-related projects in categories including Business and Economic Development, Community Development, Telecommunications Applications, and Education.

Community Involvement - Twin Lakes Supporting bright futures Big city or rural community, we all deserve access to the best communications services. Twin Lakes is proud to support and invest in our local communities. Twin Lakes Difference Grant Twin Lakes is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Twin Lakes Difference grant.

By investing over $127,000 and assisting more than 26 local organizations, this initiative highlights Twin Lakes’ dedication to enhancing digital access throughout rural areas of the Upper Cumberland. These community-based organizations range from schools, senior centers, fire departments, economic development groups, museums and more.

The community grant program is offered annually through Twin Lakes to maintain and enrich the quality of life in rural America. If you, or an organization you know, are interesting in applying for grant funding, please contact your local Twin Lakes office for more information. To see all 2025 recipients of the Twin Lakes Difference grant, please visit our Facebook page or view the official press release here.

Education of our local students is a top priority for Twin Lakes. Our youth assist in shaping our communities and Twin Lakes is proud to contribute to their success. In 2026, Twin Lakes donated $3 per student enrolled at every K-8 school in our local service area.

Project Graduation is a post-graduation event supported by sponsorships from local organizations. Twin Lakes is proud to be a sponsor and help seniors celebrate. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Twin Lakes is proud to recognize our 2026 Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) recipients. Eli Baker (Jackson County High School) and Emma Poston (Livingston Academy) each received a $2,500 scholarship. Landon Baldwin, a student at Tennessee Tech University, was the first recipient of the $2,500 scholarship for non-traditional students.

Congratulations to all of our students, and thank you to everyone who applied! The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), along with Twin Lakes and other NTCA-member companies, sponsor the Youth Tour to Washington D. C.

The Youth Tour gives rural high school students from around the United States the opportunity to visit Washington D. C. on a four-day tour.

Twin Lakes was proud to sponsor Devin Phillips (Monterey High School) and Layne Ault (York Institute) on the 2026 tour. Twin Lakes’ Youth Tour chaperone was Mrs. Rachel Iwanyszyn, Twin Lakes’ Accountant. Thank you for representing our community, Devin and Layne!