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Distance Learning, Telemedicine, And Broadband Program: Reconnect Program

Open Date:

TBD

Close Date:

Available until expended

Upcoming Milestones:

Estimated application opening date, 3rd quarter 2022.

Eligible Recipients:

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

Program Purpose:

  • Other Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications / Broadband

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Overview

The ReConnect Program offers loans, grants, and loan-grant combinations to build infrastructure and install equipment that provides modern, reliable, high-speed Internet service in rural America.

ReConnect Program funds can be used to fund the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service capable of delivering 100 Mbps symmetrical service and the acquisition of an existing system not currently providing sufficient access to broadband service, under certain circumstances, and with restrictions. Up to five percent of the award may be used for preapplication expenses.

Related Resources

Funding Details

Funding Source:
Funding Type:
Loan/Grant Combination
Total Amount Available:
$1926000000.00
Limit per Applicant:
TBD
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

Round 4 of Reconnect closed on November 2, 2022

Contact Information

https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices

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