Community Connect Grant Program
Agency: Rural Utilities Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.863 -- Community Connect Grant Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- Special district governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Scott Steiner
Engineering Branch Chief
Phone 2027200806
Contact Us
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| ScheduleH-2-ProForma5-YearFinancialForecastMULTIPLEApplications.xls | Multiple Application Pro-Forma Workbook | Jan 7, 2015 03:09 PM UTC |
| ScheduleH-ProForma5-YearFinancialForecastSingleApplication.xls | Single Project Pro-Forma Workbook | Jan 7, 2015 03:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 19, 2015
Award
$13,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RDRUS-CC-2015
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
CategoryExplanation
Category of Funding Activity:
Regional development
Community development
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 7, 2015
Archive date:
March 19, 2015
