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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: For-profit and non-profit entities, tribes, municipalities and cooperatives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees 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.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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