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Community Connect Grant Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS). This program helps fund broadband deployment in the least connected rural communities where a minimum service threshold of 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload is unavailable.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Community Connect Grant Program Department of Agriculture Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:RDRUS-CC-2025 Funding Opportunity Title:Community Connect Grant Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Business and Commerce Expected Number of Awards:10 Assistance Listings:10.
863 -- Community Connect Grant Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Jan 13, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 21, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 21, 2025 Archive Date:May 21, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 26,000,000 Eligible Applicants:For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:Rural Utilities Service Description:The Community Connect Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide service at or above the Broadband Grant Speed (100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up) to all premises in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service (10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up) does not exist.
The deployment of broadband services on a “community-oriented connectivity” basis stimulates economic development and provides enhanced educational and health care opportunities in rural areas. RUS will give priority to rural areas that demonstrate the greatest need for broadband services, based on the criteria contained in the regulation and Application Guide.
The regulation for the Community Connect Grant Program can be found at 7 CFR part 1739. All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the FY 2025 Community Connect Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide can be found at **https://www.
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Expenses incurred in developing applications will be at the applicant’s own risk. Applications will be submitted through the online application system available on the program web site. The application system will open for accepting Community Connect applications on February 20, 2025.
Applications must submitted by no later than 11:59 a. m. Eastern Time, April 21, 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Link to Additional Information:USDA Community Connect Program Website Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Supervisory Electronics Engineer Community Connect Help Desk Email Box #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants for grant funding include counties, internet service providers, and other eligible entities. Applicants should review eligibility requirements and service area criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Community Connect Grant Program are due June 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Connect Grant Program is funded by USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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