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USDA seeks
applications for rural broadband grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting
applications for grants to establish broadband in unserved rural communities
through its Community Connect program. Administered by USDA’s Rural Utilities
Service, Community
Connect helps fund broadband deployment into rural communities where it is
not yet economically viable for private sector providers to deliver service.
USDA plans to award up to $11.7 million in grants through the program. Eligible applicants include:
 ► Most
state and local governments
► Federally-recognized Tribes
► Non-profit organizations
► For-profit corporations
The minimum grant for FY16 is $100,000; the maximum award is
$3 million. Prior Community Connect grants cannot be renewed, however, existing
Community Connect awardees may submit applications for new projects. The deadline to apply is June 17, 2016.
To learn more about the grants and to apply for funding,
please click
here.
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