Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees
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Eligible Recipients:
- Cooperatives
- Local Governments
- Native/Tribal Entities
- Non-profits
- Private Sector
- Public Utility Entities
- State Governments
Program Purpose:
- Telecommunications / Broadband
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
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Overview
This program provides financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas. For more information on other programs administered by RUS Telecommunications please visit: http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/all-programs/telecom-programs.
Related Resources
Map that shows information on broadband availability within the United States.
Recording of White House webinar providing an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.
Recording of White House webinar providing details on broadband programs within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.
State-by-state fact sheets which provide more detailed information about announced Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and projects in each state.
Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Ongoing Appropriation
Funding Type:
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Applicant Guidance
For more information, see: https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fact-sheet/508_RD_FS_RUS_TelecommunicationsLoan.pdf.
Contact Information
For questions about the Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program, please call the Loan Origination and Approval Division at (202) 720-0800.