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NCOP provides funding for outreach activities to increase awareness of and encourage participation in the ACP for eligible low-income households. This new funding opportunity for NCOP is intended to provide additional funding beyond the outreach-targeted grant awards announced by the Commission in March 2023. Additional outreach grant funding will allow targeted eligible entities to receive grant awards to conduct this necessary outreach to increase participation among those Americans most in need of affordable connectivity.
Funding Opportunity Number: FCC-ACOGP-23-003. Assistance Listing: 32.011. Funding Instrument: G. Category: CD. Award Amount: $50K – $400K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Only eligible governmental and non-governmental entities in the following States and Territories are eligible to apply for NCOP – Round 2 funding: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Delaware, Guam, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming. Within these States and Territories, the following governmental and non-governmental entities may apply for NCOP funding: •State or territory governments and subdivisions thereof; •Local governments and subdivisions thereof; •Public housing agencies; •Social service providers; •Education organizations; •Workforce development training organizations; •Non-profit organizations (501(c)(3) status is not required); •Community-based organizations; •Community-anchor institutions; •Public service organizations; and •A consortia of the entities listed above. Other Eligible NCOP Entities: Nationally-based nonprofit organizations (i.e., those that have a national presence and are not registered [based on SAM registration status] and operating in the above listed States or Territories) may be deemed eligible to apply for NCOP funding if they meet one of the following conditions: 1. Condition 1: Named sub-recipients that are located in and will be conducting ACP outreach and/or enrollment activities in at least three (3) or more of the following States/Territories: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Delaware, Guam, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming; or 2. Condition 2: Demonstrate a meaningful multi-state, multi-faceted ACP outreach and enrollment grant strategy that covers seven (7) or more States, to include at least four (4) from the above States or Territories in an proportional manner. There are no exceptions to the above-listed NCOP eligibility requirements, and submitted applications will only be reviewed if they meet the above eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50K – $400K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 30, 2023, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program – National Competitive Outreach Program (NCOP) Round 2 is offered by Federal Communications Commission and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in 10 states, including Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Check the official notice for the full list.
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Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund is sponsored by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) / Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The Healthcare Connect Fund Program provides assistance to eligible healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. It supports high-capacity broadband connectivity to eligible healthcare providers and encourages the formation of state and regional broadband healthcare provider networks. This program aims to improve the quality of healthcare available to patients in rural communities by ensuring eligible providers have access to telecommunications and broadband services.
Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund is sponsored by Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Universal Service Administrative Company. This program provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity.