Community Connect Grant Program

 

The Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program (Community Connect Grant Program) is designed to provide financial assistance to provide service at the Broadband Grant Speed in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service does not currently exist. Grant funds may be used to: (1) deploy service at the Broadband Grant Speed to critical community facilities, rural residents, and rural businesses, (2) construct, acquire, or expand a community center, and (3) equip a community center that provides free access to service at the Broadband Grant Speed to community residents for at least two years. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for entities to serve all premises in eligible rural areas at the Broadband Grant Speed to ensure rural consumers enjoy the same quality and range of broadband services as are available in urban and suburban communities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/19/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
RDRUS-CC-2015
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Utilities Programs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
10
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
02/17/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Scott Steiner
Engineering Branch Chief
Phone 2027200806
Website Address
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/utp_commconnect.html
E-mail Address
scott.steiner@wdc.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$13,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $100,000.00 to $3,000,000.00

 


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