BEAUFORT, SC – January 16, 2026 – Residents across the Lowcountry will soon have access to a new community podcast studio thanks to a $7,500 grant awarded to the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation by Sparklight(r) through its Charitable Giving Fund. The grant will support the launch of a professionally equipped studio to help residents, small businesses, nonprofits and students build digital skills and amplify local voices.

During its recent grant cycle, Sparklight awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 25 nonprofit organizations across the cities and towns it serves. From child and family support to hunger relief to education and vital skills training, the funding is helping enhance communities and uplift lives.

"At Sparklight, we believe strong communities are built through meaningful connections," said Jane Shanley, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Southeast. "By investing in the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation's community podcast studio, we're helping strengthen community connections and expand opportunities across the Lowcountry."

Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation Executive Director Jess O'Brien expressed appreciation for the grant.

"We are thankful for Sparklight's partnership," said O'Brien. "By giving residents, small businesses, nonprofits and students access to professional tools and training, we're lowering barriers to storytelling and participation in the digital economy. Sparklight's support allows us to build stronger connections across Beaufort by empowering people to share ideas, preserve local culture and tell the stories that matter most to our community."

The company's Charitable Giving Fund focuses on initiatives that create lasting, local impact, including education and digital literacy, hunger relief and community development. Since the Fund's inception in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to more than 275 nonprofits that make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for the spring 2026 cycle will be accepted April 1–30, 2026.

For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, please visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.

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About Sparklight 
Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight(r), the brand our customers know and trust, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity – we're transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.____

Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don't just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We're dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them –- one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn't just what we do –- it's who we are.

Caption (left to right): Jimmy Fosnight (Sparklight), Jane Shanley (Sparklight), Angela Coxe (Beaufort Digital Corridor), Jess O'Brien (Beaufort Digital Corridor) and Karen Cline (Sparklight).____

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