USDA - Rural Development - Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program)

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Funding Agency

USDA - Rural Development

Federal Agency

USDA - Rural Development

Agency Overview

USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Programs provide a variety of loans and grants to build and expand broadband networks. Loans to build broadband networks and deliver service to rural households and businesses, provide capital for rural telecommunications companies and broadband providers.

Program Name

USDA - Rural Development - Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program)

Program Overview

The Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program) furnishes loans and loan guarantees to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed in eligible rural areas.

Agency Contact

Loan Origination and Approval Division (202) 720-0800
General Field Representatives (GFR)
https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/telecom-gfr

Agency Contact

Loan Origination and Approval Division (202) 720-0800
General Field Representatives (GFR)
https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/telecom-gfr

FY2019 Funding Amount

$29,851,000

FY2020 Funding Amount

$11,200,000

Additional Information

https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fact-sheet/508_RD_FS_RUS_FarmBillBroadbandLoans.pdf

Brief Program Description

The Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program) furnishes loans and loan guarantees to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed in eligible rural areas.

Funding Name USDA - Rural Development - Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program)

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