Opportunity ID: 255775

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RDRUS-CC-2014
Funding Opportunity Title: Community Connect
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: CategoryExplanation
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.863 — Community Connect Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 22, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 07, 2014
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 07, 2014
Archive Date: Jul 08, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $13,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: For profit organizations other than small businesses
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Utilities Service
Description: The purpose of the Community Connect Grant Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide currently unserved areas, on a “community-oriented connectivity” basis, with broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety services. Rural Utilities Service will give priority to rural areas that have the greatest need for broadband services, based on the criteria contained herein.
Link to Additional Information: Community Connect website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Scott Steiner

Engineering Branch Chief

Phone 202-690-4673
Email:Scott.Steiner@wdc.usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 255775 Full Announcement-1 -> 2014-11704.pdf

Folder 255775 Full Announcement-1 -> ScheduleH-2-ProForma5-YearFinancialForecastMULTIPLEApplications.pdf

Folder 255775 Full Announcement-1 -> ScheduleH-ProForma5-YearFinancialForecastSingleApplication.pdf

Folder 255775 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Application Guide 1 -> 2014 CC App Guide_Final_Fillable.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Scott Steiner
Engineering Branch Chief
Phone 202-690-4673
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 PKG00197183 May 22, 2014 Jul 07, 2014 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

255775 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

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