U.S. flag An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Distance Learning, Telemedicine, And Broadband Program: Broadband Loans

Open Date:

TBD

Close Date:

TBD

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Cooperative
  • Local Government
  • Native/Tribal Entity
  • Private Sector
  • State Government

Program Purpose:

  • Other Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications / Broadband

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Bureau/Office

Rural Utilities Service

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Overview

The Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program) make loans and loan guarantees to finance construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide high speed broadband service in eligible rural areas.

Broadband infrastructure: broadband loans provide funding on a technology-neutral basis for financing: the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities required to provide broadband service, including facilities required for providing other services through the same facilities; the cost of leasing facilities required to provide service at the broadband Lending speed if such lease qualifies as a capital lease under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; and the acquisition of such facilities, under certain circumstances and with restrictions. For additional detail see 7 CFR 1738.

Related Resources

Funding Details

Funding Source:
Funding Type:
Loan
Total Amount Available:
$74000000.00
Limit per Applicant:
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

Contact Information

Loan Origination and Approval Division at (202) 720-0800

Scroll to Top