Rural Development Broadband Reconnect Program (USDA)
The ReConnect Loan and Grant Program furnishes loans, grants and loan-grant combinations to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. The application window for the fifth round of funding will open on March 22, 2024.
Anticipated Total Awarded:
100% Grant: $150,000,000
100% Loan: $150,000,000
Loan/Grant Combo (50/50): $200,000,000
100% Grant for Tribal Governments, Alaska Native Corporations, Colonias, Persistent Poverty Areas, and Socially-Vulnerable Communities: $150,000,000
100% Loan: $150,000,000
Loan/Grant Combo (50/50): $200,000,000
100% Grant for Tribal Governments, Alaska Native Corporations, Colonias, Persistent Poverty Areas, and Socially-Vulnerable Communities: $150,000,000
Maximum Award:
None
Match Requirement:
Please see NOFO for requirements.
Duration of Grant Award:
60 months
Date Available:
2/21/2024 12:00 AM
Date Due:
4/22/2024 12:00 AM
Visit Grant Webpage
USDA ReConnect
Funding Agency Contact:
laurel.leverrier@usda.gov or (202) 720‑9554