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ReConnect Program - Community Broadband is sponsored by USDA Rural Utilities Service. Provides loans and grants for broadband infrastructure in rural and underserved areas; urban fringe communities like parts of Cambridge may qualify if underserved.
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ReConnect Loan and Grant Program – US Ignite ReConnect Loan and Grant Program – US Ignite Data Standards & Policies Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research Fort Carson Traffic and Weather National Socioeconomic Impact Broadband Tool Miami Economic Development Portland Economic Recovery Home Tools Fundings ReConnect Loan and Grant Program US Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Loan and Grant Program Application Deadlines: March 9th, 2022 For 100% Grants up to $25M, for 100% Grants for Tribal Governments, up to $25M, for Grant-Loan Combinations up to $25M, for 100% Loans up to $50M ReConnect Loan and Grant Program RFP Summary provided by the agency The 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. One of the essential goals of the ReConnect Program is to expand broadband service to rural areas without sufficient broadband access.
Award Funds may be used to pay for the following costs: To fund the construction or improvement of facilities required to provide fixed terrestrial broadband service. To fund reasonable pre-application expenses. To fund the acquisition and improvement of an existing system that is currently providing insufficient broadband service (eligible for 100 percent loan requests only).
The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities: Assisting Rural communities recover economically from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly disadvantaged communities. Ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to Rural Development programs and benefits from Rural Development funded projects.
Reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities. USDA recommends these steps to guide your application: Review the eligibility information for the Reconnect Program to determine your project’s geographic eligibility . Find the area you’re proposing to serve using the ReConnect Program Service Area Map.
Decide which of the funding categories to apply for. The amount and types of funds available can be found in the latest Funding Opportunity Announcement. 100% Grant, 100% Grant for Tribal Governments and Socially Vulnerable Communities, 50% Loan/50% Grant.
Outline technical specifications and engineering plans and draft business plans with financial analysis and market studies for viability of broadband service. Reach out to USDA or your General Field Representative for any assistance you may need or questions you may have about the ReConnect Program or the application process.
Thoroughly review the application eligibility factors outlined in the latest FOA to ensure all requirements are met to be eligible for an award. Application materials and resources, including the ReConnect Program Application Guide, can be found on the Forms and Resources What is the mission and focus of the program: research, social, economic or others? Broadband, Social, Economic, How do you submit to this opportunity?
USDA Rural Utilities Service hosted a live webinar series and workshops dedicated to the ReConnect Program to help potential applicants gain a better understanding of the application process and program requirements. Recordings of each webinar topic and workshop sessions are available here . Who are the target applicants: cities, universities, companies, small business, nonprofits, or others?
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships Cooperatives or mutual organizations States or local governments, including any agency, subdivision, instrumentality of political subdivision thereof A territory or possession of the United States An Indian Tribe, as defined in Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.
§450b) Example project(s) summaries from past RFPs: In Utah, Beehive Telephone Company, Inc. is receiving a $16,687,000 loan to make system improvements in 11 of its 12 exchanges, which will allow the company to enhance its offerings, providing significantly faster broadband speeds and allowing for video services and superior voice services.
Beehive Telephone Company, Inc. serves some of Utah’s most remote communities, providing telecommunications services to high-cost areas which may otherwise be unreached. https://www. rd.
usda. gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-invests-166-million-broadband-infrastructure-underserved-rural-utah We’re here to help and advise. 1150 18th St NW Suite 750
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, nonprofits, cooperatives serving eligible underserved areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
ReConnect Program - Community Broadband is funded by USDA Rural Utilities Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments is sponsored by Department of Justice. To increase tribal capacity to respond to violent crimes against Indian women, and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against Indian women. This listing is currently active. Program number: 16.587. Last updated on 2024-11-26.
The NSF CISE Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) program supports research in computing and communication foundations, intelligent systems, and network systems. The program funds innovative research that advances the frontiers of computing including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. This is one of NSF's largest computing research programs with $280 million in total budget. Projects can address fundamental computing challenges, novel AI architectures, scalable intelligent systems, and next-generation network infrastructure.
The RUS Powering Affordable Reliable Technology (PART) Energy Program takes Letters of Interest until October 9, 2026. Up to 40% of each loan can be forgiven, awards run $1M to $100M, and USDA describes eligible generation as hydro, geothermal, and biomass — even though Section 317 of the RE Act names solar and wind.
Read articleThe Rural Utilities Service published the ARC Program on September 14, 2026. Same IRA Section 22004 authority that carried the $9.7 billion New ERA program, redirected to nuclear power supply and transmission efficiency. Letters of Interest open October 19 and close November 20.
Read articleThe Rural Utilities Service is putting $410 million of Section 22001 budget authority back in the market through the Powering Affordable Reliable Technology program. Letters of Interest open September 8 and close October 9, 2026 — both at 11:59 a.m., not p.m. — and RUS evaluates them on a rolling basis in the order received.
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