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BIL Opportunity: The Rural eConnectivity Program
- Currently Closed
Open Date:
Close Date:
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?
Bureau/Office
Funded by:
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.
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Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
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