The Rural Utilities Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is accepting applications for the Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect), which provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to support broadband deployment in rural areas. The program aims to enhance economic development and infrastructure in rural America, ensuring equitable access to broadband services and addressing climate change impacts. Eligible applicants include cooperatives, mutual organizations, and limited liability partnerships, with funding amounts ranging from $100,000 to $25 million. Applications can be submitted through the RUS online portal starting March 22, 2024, until the deadline of May 21, 2024. For further details, applicants can visit the ReConnect Program website or contact Christopher Proctor at christopher.proctor@usda.gov.