USDA - Rural Development - Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program)
Funding Agency
USDA - Rural Development
Federal Agency
USDA - Rural Development
Agency Overview
USDA Rural Developmentās 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
- Broadband Infrastructure (e.g., construction)
- Broadband Financing
- State and Local Governments
- Tribal Entities
- Commercial/Internet Service Providers
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Small Businesses
- Electric Utilities/Co-ops
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.
- Department of Agriculture
Funding Name USDA - Rural Development - Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Broadband Program)
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