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"Community Connect Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Community Connect Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service. Provides financial assistance to eligible applicants to deploy broadband services in rural, economically challenged communities lacking broadband access.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include entities that will provide broadband service at or above 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up to all premises in rural, economically challenged communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 21, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Connect Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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