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The Community Connect Grant Program, administered directly by the Department of Agriculture, is a competitive discretionary grant initiative designed to expand broadband access in rural, economically challenged communities. The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants who can deliver broadband services at or above specified grant speeds to all premises in areas where such services are currently unavailable. Funding is allocated for a variety of infrastructure and operational needs, including the construction, acquisition, or leasing of facilities, spectrum, land, and buildings. Additionally, grants may cover the costs of providing free broadband service and the development or expansion of community centers that offer public online access. While the program is currently closed and pending its next funding cycle, it remains a key effort in improving rural infrastructure.

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USDA grants fund rural broadband expansion and community centers in economically challenged areas.

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Department of Agriculture

NAICS

517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture

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OfficeWY, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture

Office AddressWY, USA

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This program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide service at or above the broadband grant speed to all premises in rural, economically challenged communities where broadband does not exist.
Eligible uses: Funds may be used for the construction, acquisition, or leasing of facilities, spectrum, land, or buildings used to deploy broadband services; the cost of providing broadband service free of charge; and the improvement, expansion, construction, or acquisition of a community center that provides online access to the public, among other activities.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Broadband, Infrastructure, Rural Area or Communities
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362382
Additional information: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/community-connect-grants

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