The USDA Community Connect Grant Program aims to bridge the digital divide by providing funding to bring broadband service to rural, underserved communities. Grants can be used to deploy high-speed internet to critical facilities and residents, build or expand community centers, and offer free internet access for at least two years. The program ensures that rural areas have access to the same level of broadband services as urban areas. Applications are accepted on a competitive basis, with a closing date of February 17, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 271089
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRUS-CC-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Connect Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Regional 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: | Jan 07, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Private institutions of higher education 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Community-Oriented Connectivity 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: | Community Connect Grant Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Scott Steiner
Engineering Branch Chief Phone 2027200806 Email:scott.steiner@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 271089 Other Supporting Documents-Multiple Application Pro-Forma Workbook 1 -> ScheduleH-2-ProForma5-YearFinancialForecastMULTIPLEApplications.pdf
Folder 271089 Other Supporting Documents-Single Project Pro-Forma Workbook 1 -> ScheduleH-ProForma5-YearFinancialForecastSingleApplication.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Scott Steiner Engineering Branch Chief 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 | PKG00211384 | Dec 17, 2014 | Feb 17, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
271089 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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