The Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect) is authorized under 7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(4), 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 7 U.S.C. 950aaa et seq., and 7 U.S.C. 950cc and provided funding for broadband technical assistance. The current funding opportunity will use technical assistance funds appropriated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58).
BTA provides financial assistance through cooperative agreements to eligible entities to receive or deliver broadband technical assistance and training and supports the development and expansion of broadband cooperatives.
10.752
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/broadband-technical-assistance-program
Discretionary
FOA: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-04-19/pdf/2023-08233.pdf
Grants.gov: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=347579
Initial
Deadline for applications is June 20, 2023, no later than 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time
Total Amount:$10,440,000
No
BTA may not be used as a match to other federal programs. BTA may funded broadband technical assistance activities ultimately funded by another federal award.
Not Applicable
Cooperatives
For a project to be eligible to receive federal funds from the BTA program, it must promote broadband expansion into a rural community.
Not Applicable
For a project to be eligible to receive federal funds from the BTA program, it must promote broadband expansion into a rural community.
Reporting Requirements can be found in the FR Notice at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/19/2023-08233/funding-opportunity-announcement-for-the-broadband-technical-assistance-for-fiscal-year-2023
Not Applicable
To submit questions to RUS staff regarding the BTA, please complete the form available at www.usda.gov/reconnect/contact-us.
For questions about Broadband Technical Assistance, you may also contact one of our General Field Representatives (GFR). To find a GFR, visit our GFR Contact Map.
Not Applicable
April 2023