The Department of Agriculture’s Community Connect Grant Program offers financial assistance to bring broadband service to rural, economically-challenged communities lacking internet access. Grants support deploying service to community facilities, residents, and businesses, building or expanding community centers, and providing free access to broadband for two years. Applicants must ensure all premises in eligible rural areas receive service to bridge the digital divide. The program aims to provide quality broadband services in rural areas similar to urban communities. The closing date for application submission is May 14, 2018, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 301700
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRUS-CC-2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Connect Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.863 — Community Connect Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses State governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Community Connect Broadband Grant Program (Community Connect Grant Program) is designed to provide financial assistance to provide service at the Broadband Grant Speed in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service does not currently exist. Grant funds may be used to: (1) deploy service at the Broadband Grant Speed to critical community facilities, rural residents, and rural businesses, (2) construct, acquire, or expand a community center, and (3) equip a community center that provides free access to service at the Broadband Grant Speed to community residents for at least two years. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for entities to serve all premises in eligible rural areas at the Broadband Grant Speed to ensure rural consumers enjoy the same quality and range of broadband services as are available in urban and suburban communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Web Site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Scott Steiner
Supervisory Electronics Engineer Phone 2027200806 Email:scott.steiner@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Scott Steiner Supervisory Electronics Engineer Phone 2027200806 Email: scott.steiner@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 | PKG00239294 | Mar 15, 2018 | May 14, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301700 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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