This grant program aims to provide financial assistance to establish broadband service in rural areas lacking connectivity. It supports deploying broadband transmission to community facilities, residents, and businesses, as well as setting up community centers with free broadband access for at least two years. Competitive grants target communities with up to 20,000 residents, striving to bridge the urban-rural digital divide by ensuring comparable telecommunications services for rural consumers. Application deadline: March 28, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40539
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDUP-08-01-CC |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Development Utilities Programs Community Connect Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 27 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.863 — Community Connect Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 27, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,405,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance to furnish broadband service in rural, economically-challenged communities where such service does not currently exist. Grant funds may be utilized to deploy broadband transmission service to critical community facilities, rural residents, and rural businesses and to construct, acquire, or expand, equip, and operate a community center that provides free access to broadband services to community residents for at least two years. Grants will be awarded, on a competitive basis, to entities serving communities of up to 20,000 inhabitants to ensure rural consumers enjoy the same quality and range of telecommunications service as are available in urban and suburban communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Connect website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Long Chen
Electronics Engineer Phone 202-720-7276 Email:community.connect@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2008 | ||
| Feb 05, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDUP-08-01-CC |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Development Utilities Programs Community Connect Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 27 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.863 — Community Connect Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 27, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,405,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance to furnish broadband service in rural, economically-challenged communities where such service does not currently exist. Grant funds may be utilized to deploy broadband transmission service to critical community facilities, rural residents, and rural businesses and to construct, acquire, or expand, equip, and operate a community center that provides free access to broadband services to community residents for at least two years. Grants will be awarded, on a competitive basis, to entities serving communities of up to 20,000 inhabitants to ensure rural consumers enjoy the same quality and range of telecommunications service as are available in urban and suburban communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Connect website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Long Chen
Electronics Engineer Phone 202-720-7276 Email:community.connect@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDUP-08-01-CC |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Development Utilities Programs Community Connect Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 27 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.863 — Community Connect Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 27, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,405,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance to furnish broadband service in rural, economically-challenged communities where such service does not currently exist. Grant funds may be utilized to deploy broadband transmission service to critical community facilities, rural residents, and rural businesses and to construct, acquire, or expand, equip, and operate a community center that provides free access to broadband services to community residents for at least two years. Grants will be awarded, on a competitive basis, to entities serving communities of up to 20,000 inhabitants to ensure rural consumers enjoy the same quality and range of telecommunications service as are available in urban and suburban communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Connect website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Long Chen
Electronics Engineer Phone 202-720-7276 Email:community.connect@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 40539 Full Announcement-1 -> 2008ccnofa.pdf
Folder 40539 Other Supporting Documents-Application Guide for Community Connect Grant Program 1 -> 2008commconnectAppGuide.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Long Chen Electronics Engineer Phone 202-720-7276 Email: community.connect@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.863 | PKG00006052 | Jan 28, 2008 | Mar 28, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40539 SF424-2.0.pdf
40539 Other-1.1.pdf
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