[§206R-4]  Eligible applicants.  To be eligible for a grant, an applicant shall:

     (1)  Commit to paying a minimum of sixty per cent of the total project costs out of the applicant's own funds; and

     (2)  Be a non-governmental entity with demonstrated experience in providing broadband service, broadband infrastructure, or other communication services to residential customers within the State. [L 2021, c 225, pt of §2]