The USDA's Rural Utilities Service has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Connect Grant Program, with an estimated $26 million in grants available for fiscal year 2025. The program aims to deliver broadband services to rural communities, promoting economic growth, education, and healthcare access. Eligible applicants include tribal organizations, local and state governments, and other legal entities, all of which must provide matching contributions. Applications open on February 20, 2025, and close on April 21, 2025, with funding awards anticipated in September 2025.
The Community Connect Grant Program aims to provide broadband access in rural areas, supporting economic growth and improving education and healthcare opportunities through community-oriented connectivity.
Eligible applicants for the Community Connect Grant Program include a range of entities, such as state governments, local units of government, and private corporations, with a required matching contribution.
With an available budget of $26 million, the USDA’s upcoming grant cycle starts on February 20, 2025, with funding awards expected to be announced in September 2025.
The program highlights the importance of broadband services in economically challenged communities, emphasizing that the establishment of such services can significantly impact local development and access to vital services.
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