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Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees

  • Open Now

Open Date:

Continuous

Close Date:

Continuous
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Eligible Recipients:

  • Cooperatives
  • Local Governments
  • Native/Tribal Entities
  • Non-profits
  • Private Sector
  • Public Utility Entities
  • State Governments

Program Purpose:

  • Telecommunications / Broadband

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Upcoming Milestones:

Bureau/Office:

Rural Development

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Overview

This program provides financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas. For more information on other programs administered by RUS Telecommunications please visit: http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/all-programs/telecom-programs.

Related Resources

Data & Mapping // BroadbandUSA

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

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Ongoing Appropriation
Funding Type:
Loan
Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
Not stated
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

For more information, see: https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fact-sheet/508_RD_FS_RUS_TelecommunicationsLoan.pdf.

Contact Information

For questions about the Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program, please call the Loan Origination and Approval Division at (202) 720-0800.

https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/telecom-gfr

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