BIL Opportunity: The Rural eConnectivity Program
- Currently Closed
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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
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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
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.
Overview of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for counties.
Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
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Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
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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