Opportunity ID: 336268
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-REC-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural eConnectivity Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant 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 9 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having 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) County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to announce that it is accepting applications for fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022) for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the FOA defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation. As part of this announcement, the Agency is also informing potential applicants and other interested parties about its intention to seek information on a topic that will help inform future funding announcements. Beginning on November 24, 2021, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on March 9, 2022. Applications will not be accepted after March 9, 2022 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional FOA 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 FY 2022 ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Application 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
Management and Program Analyst Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency) published a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and solicitation of applications in the Federal Register on October 25, 2021, entitled Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect Program), announcing its general policy and application procedures for funding under the ReConnect Program established pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 which provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas.
On February 22, 2022 the Agency posted an amendment to the FOA in the Federal Register that extends the application window until 11:59 a.m.. Eastern on March 9, 2022 and potentially increases total level of funding. The Federal Register notice can be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/22/2022-03716/rural-econnectivity-program-correction. |
Feb 22, 2022 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-REC-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural eConnectivity Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant 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 9 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having 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) County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to announce that it is accepting applications for fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022) for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the FOA defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation. As part of this announcement, the Agency is also informing potential applicants and other interested parties about its intention to seek information on a topic that will help inform future funding announcements. Beginning on November 24, 2021, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on March 9, 2022. Applications will not be accepted after March 9, 2022 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional FOA 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 FY 2022 ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Application 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
Management and Program Analyst Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RUS-REC-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural eConnectivity Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant 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 8 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to announce that it is accepting applications for fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022) for the ReConnect Program. In addition, the FOA defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation. As part of this announcement, the Agency is also informing potential applicants and other interested parties about its intention to seek information on a topic that will help inform future funding announcements. Beginning on November 24, 2021, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on February 22, 2022. Applications will not be accepted after February 22, 2022 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional FOA 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 FY 2022 ReConnect Program Application Guide and program resources. This Application 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
Management and Program Analyst Email:christopher.proctor@usda.gov |
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