🌐Community Connect Grant Program Opportunity for FY 2025
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Connect Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025
Summary
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Community Connect Grant (CCG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2025. This notice is being issued prior to passage of an FY 2025 appropriations act in order to allow applicants sufficient time to prepare their applications and give the Agency time to process applications within FY 2025. Based on FY 2024 appropriated funding, the Agency estimates that approximately $26 million will be available, for FY 2025. These grant funds will be made available to eligible applicants to construct broadband networks that provide service on a community-oriented connectivity basis in rural areas. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Rural Utilities Service
Business Impact
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The notice provides a grant opportunity for businesses to access $26 million in funding for broadband development in rural areas. This creates financial assistance for eligible applicants and outlines compliance requirements for submission, making it highly relevant for business owners and executives in the telecommunications and infrastructure sectors.