The Rural eConnectivity Program

Due: May 21, 2024

$25,000,000

DescriptionThe Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect) Program provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. In facilitating the expansion of broadband services and infrastructure, the program will fuel long-term economic development and opportunities in rural America. The ReConnect Program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141), which directs the program to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq ). The polic...

Award Ceiling$25,000,000Award Floor$100,000

Eligible Applicants- State governments- County governments- City or township governments- Special district governments- Independent school districts- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)- Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education- Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education- Private institutions of higher education- For-profit organizations other than small businesses- Small businesses- Others

Additional Eligibility Information

Cooperatives or Mutual Organizations and Limited Liability Partnerships are eligible to apply.

Funding TypeOtherCategories of Funding Activity- Business and Commerce- Community Development- Regional DevelopmentOpportunity TypeDiscretionary

Grantor Contact InformationUSDAGrantor Emailchristopher.proctor@usda.govOther Grantor InformaitonChristopher Proctor Grantor

Additional informationReConnect Program WebsiteSupporting Linkhttps://www.usda.gov/reconnect

The Rural eConnectivity Program

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