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BIL Opportunity: The Rural eConnectivity Program

  • Currently Closed

Open Date:

8/4/22

Close Date:

44867

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Cooperative
  • Educational Institution
  • Local Government
  • Native/Tribal Entity
  • Non-profit
  • Private Sector
  • State Government

Program Purpose:

  • Economic Development

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Bureau/Office

Rural Utilities Service

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Overview

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.

Related Resources

Data & Mapping // BroadbandUSA

Map that shows information on broadband availability within the United States.

BIL Funding: How to Use the Guidebook

Recording of White House webinar providing an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.

BIL Funding for Broadband

Recording of White House webinar providing details on broadband programs within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.

White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law State Fact Sheets

State-by-state fact sheets which provide more detailed information about announced Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and projects in each state.

Implementing Infrastructure Investments at County Level: The BIL

Overview of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for counties.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
35000000
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

Beginning on September 6, 2022, applications can be submitted through the RUS on-line application portal until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on November 2, 2022. Applications will not be accepted after November 2, 2022, until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional FOA in the Federal Register. https://www.usda.gov/reconnect

More information can also be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/04/2022-16694/rural-econnectivity-program

Contact Information

[email protected]

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