The Rural eConnectivity Program
ID: 352008Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Rural Utilities Service (USDA-RUS)

Award Range

$100K - $25M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Regional Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352008

Additional Information

https://www.usda.gov/reconnect
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Rural Utilities Service, a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is accepting applications for The Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect) Program. This program provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. The goal is to expand broadband services and infrastructure, fueling long-term economic development and opportunities in rural America. Cooperatives or Mutual Organizations and Limited Liability Partnerships are eligible to apply. The program encourages projects that assist rural communities in recovering economically, ensure equitable access to Rural Development programs, and reduce climate pollution while increasing resilience to climate change. Applications can be submitted through the RUS online application portal from March 22, 2024, until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024. For more information and to submit applications, visit the ReConnect Program Website at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect.

Point(s) of Contact
christopher.proctor@usda.gov
Files
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