Opportunity ID: 352008

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-REC-2024-1
Funding Opportunity Title: The Rural eConnectivity Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.752 — Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Jan 25, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024 . Applications will not be accepted after May 21,2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024 . Applications will not be accepted after May 21,2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register.
Archive Date: Jun 21, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $25,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Special district governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Cooperatives or Mutual Organizations and Limited Liability Partnerships are eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Utilities Service
Description:

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.

The ReConnect Program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141), which directs the program to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq ). The policies and procedures for the ReConnect Program are codified in a final rule, 7 CFR part 1740, that was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2021 (86 FR 11603).

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce that it is accepting applications for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the NOFO defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation.

Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after May 21, 2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register .

The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities:

  • Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.
  • 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.

All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Program Guide and program resources can be found at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/forms-and-resources. Applications must be submitted through the RUS on-line application system available on the program web site at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/

Please submit any ReConnect questions or comments using our Contact Us Form.

Link to Additional Information: ReConnect Program Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christopher Proctor

Grantor
Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Removed a Category of Funding Activity which was included in error. Feb 21, 2024
Additional formatting edits to improve readability Jan 25, 2024
Formatting edits to improve readability. Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-REC-2024-1
Funding Opportunity Title: The Rural eConnectivity Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.752 — Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Jan 25, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024 . Applications will not be accepted after May 21,2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024 . Applications will not be accepted after May 21,2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register.
Archive Date: Jun 21, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $25,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Special district governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Cooperatives or Mutual Organizations and Limited Liability Partnerships are eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Utilities Service
Description:

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.

The ReConnect Program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141), which directs the program to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq ). The policies and procedures for the ReConnect Program are codified in a final rule, 7 CFR part 1740, that was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2021 (86 FR 11603).

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce that it is accepting applications for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the NOFO defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation.

Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after May 21, 2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register .

The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities:

  • Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.
  • 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.

All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Program Guide and program resources can be found at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/forms-and-resources. Applications must be submitted through the RUS on-line application system available on the program web site at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/

Please submit any ReConnect questions or comments using our Contact Us Form.

Link to Additional Information: ReConnect Program Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christopher Proctor

Grantor
Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-REC-2024-1
Funding Opportunity Title: The Rural eConnectivity Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.752 — Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 9
Posted Date: Jan 25, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024 . Applications will not be accepted after May 21,2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register.
Archive Date: Jun 21, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $25,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Independent school districts
Small businesses
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Additional Information on Eligibility: Cooperatives or Mutual Organizations and Limited Liability Partnerships are eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Utilities Service
Description:

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.

The ReConnect Program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141), which directs the program to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq ). The policies and procedures for the ReConnect Program are codified in a final rule, 7 CFR part 1740, that was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2021 (86 FR 11603).

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce that it is accepting applications for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the NOFO defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation.

Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after May 21, 2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register .

The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities:

  • Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.
  • 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.

All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Program Guide and program resources can be found at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/forms-and-resources. Applications must be submitted through the RUS on-line application system available on the program web site at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/

Please submit any ReConnect questions or comments using our Contact Us Form.

Link to Additional Information: ReConnect Program Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christopher Proctor

Grantor
Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-REC-2024-1
Funding Opportunity Title: The Rural eConnectivity Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.752 — Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 8
Posted Date: Jan 25, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024 . Applications will not be accepted after May 21,2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register.
Archive Date: Jun 21, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $25,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Independent school districts
Small businesses
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Additional Information on Eligibility: Cooperatives or Mutual Organizations and Limited Liability Partnerships are eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Utilities Service
Description:

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.

The ReConnect Program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141), which directs the program to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq ). The policies and procedures for the ReConnect Program are codified in a final rule, 7 CFR part 1740, that was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2021 (86 FR 11603).

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce that it is accepting applications for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the NOFO defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation.

Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after May 21, 2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register .

The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities:

  • Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.
  • 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.

All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Program Guide and program resources can be found at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/forms-and-resources. Applications must be submitted through the RUS on-line application system available on the program web site at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/

Please submit any ReConnect questions or comments using our Contact Us Form.

Link to Additional Information: ReConnect Program Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christopher Proctor

Grantor
Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-REC-2024-1
Funding Opportunity Title: The Rural eConnectivity Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Community Development
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.752 — Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Jan 25, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024 . Applications will not be accepted after May 21,2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register.
Archive Date: Jun 21, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $25,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Independent school districts
Small businesses
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Additional Information on Eligibility: Cooperatives or Mutual Organizations and Limited Liability Partnerships are eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Utilities Service
Description:

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.

The ReConnect Program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141), which directs the program to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq ). The policies and procedures for the ReConnect Program are codified in a final rule, 7 CFR part 1740, that was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2021 (86 FR 11603).

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce that it is accepting applications for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the NOFO defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation.

Beginning on March 22, 2024, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on May 21, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after May 21, 2024 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional NOFO in the Federal Register .

The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities:

  • Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.
  • 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.

All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Program Guide and program resources can be found at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/forms-and-resources. Applications must be submitted through the RUS on-line application system available on the program web site at https://www.usda.gov/reconnect/

Please submit any ReConnect questions or comments using our Contact Us Form.

Link to Additional Information: ReConnect Program Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Christopher Proctor

Grantor
Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov

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