The Department of Agriculture has announced an additional $1.2 billion in funding toward 126 broadband projects across the country. The funds are part of the national broadband stimulus aimed at promoting high-speed Internet access and adoption. This most-recent round of funding will target 38 states and Native American tribal areas. Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack said the projects, "will give rural Americans access to the tools they need to attract new businesses, jobs, health care and educational opportunities. Bringing broadband to rural America provides a gateway for businesses and key anchor institutions--such as libraries, schools, public safety and community centers." Read more from the National Journal here.

Here is a look at five additional projects being announced:

Georgia: $13 million has been awarded to several state projects designed to expand broadband access to rural areas, community institutions and local businesses. The expansion projects are expected to reach more than 44,000 residents and 2,000 businesses. Read more here.

Missouri: More than $81 million will go toward rural broadband expansion projects."It's clear how important increasing broadband access is to Missouri's rural communities. Broadband Internet means jobs and economic development, as well as great improvements in healthcare, public safety, and education. This investment from the stimulus funds will help boost businesses and communities in rural Missouri," Sen. Claire McCaskill said. Read more about the projects here.

Montana: $90 million will go toward broadband access and adoption projects on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and in Gallatin County, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday.“The broadband projects announced today will give rural Americans access to the tools they need to attract new businesses, jobs, health care and educational opportunities,” Vilsack said. “These projects will create jobs building these networks, and the completed systems will provide a platform for rural economic growth for years to come.” Read more here.

Nebraska: $11.3 million has been awarded to Southeast Nebraska Communications, Inc. to expand broadband access to areas outside Falls City. The project will expand high-speed Internet access to more than 3,000 people, 50 businesses and 20 community institutions. Read more here.

Nevada: $2.5 million has been awarded to SmarterBroadband, which will expand broadband access to customers in Western Nevada. The project is expected to reach more than 14,000 homes and businesses. “We know how frustrating slow dial-up and satellite Internet can be, and are delighted that we will now have the funds to expand our high-speed service coverage further,” said SmarterBroadband CEO Adam Brodel. Read more about the project here.