Community Connect

Post Date

May 22nd 2014

Application Due Date

July 7th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

RDRUS-CC-2014

CFDA Number(s)

10.863

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Community Development

Number of Awards

10

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Public Housing Authorities or Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $13000000

• Award Range:

  $100000 - $3000000

Grant Description

The purpose of the Community Connect Grant Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide currently unserved areas, on a рcommunity-oriented connectivityс basis, with broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety services. Rural Utilities Service will give priority to rural areas that have the greatest need for broadband services, based on the criteria contained herein.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Utilities Programs

• Agency Contact:

  Scott Steiner
  Engineering Branch Chief
  Phone 202-690-4673

• Agency Mailing Address:

  email

• Agency Email Address:

  Scott.Steiner@wdc.usda.gov

• More Information:

  Community Connect website