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Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The USDA Infrastructure Program provides long-term direct and guaranteed loans to qualified organizations for financing the improvement, expansion, construction, acquisition, and operation of telephone lines, facilities, or systems to furnish and improve Telecommunications, 911,…
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Funding Details: Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees - Rural Health Information Hub Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Utilities Service Applications accepted on an ongoing basis Telecommunications Field Representatives USDA Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees provide financing for telephone and broadband infrastructure in rural areas.
This program is governed by the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Funds may be used to finance broadband capable telecommunications service: Approved acquisition projects Approved refinancing projects Additional information may be found in the Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR 1735) .
Eligible borrowers are entities that provide telecommunications in qualified rural areas, including: State and local government entities Federally recognized Tribes Nonprofit organizations, including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual associations For-profit corporations and limited liability Loan amounts are based upon need and available funds.
Funding my be provided in the form of: Direct loans from USDA Rural Utilities Service based on current, fixed U.S. Treasury rates Loan Guarantees of up to 80% that allow private lenders to extend credit to qualified borrowers in rural areas. Interest and maturity rates vary.
Hardship Loans may be used at the discretion of USDA Rural Utilities Service to assist applicants in meeting financial feasibility requirements for applications to serve priority areas.
Hardship loans have a fixed interest rate of 5% for up to 20 years and require Links to program guidance, forms, and the online application portal are available on the USDA Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local government entities, federally-recognized tribes, nonprofit corporations, and for-profit businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS). 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.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.
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