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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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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