The purpose of the Community Connect Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide, on a “community -oriented connectivity” basis, broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety benefits.
Review all application guidelines here. More programmatic information is available here.
Eligibility
Rural areas that lack any existing broadband speed of at least 10Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream are eligible.
Match
Matching funds of at least 15% from non-federal sources are required and can be used for operating costs
How to Apply
The application window is February 20, 2025 - April 21, 2025. Full application information will be available here.
Got your house in order? For most every Federal grant, you will need an active SAM registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) before you can submit an application. Make sure those are taken care of firs
Contact
community.connect@wdc.usda.gov
Tameshia Smith
tameshia.smith@usda.gov
Cell Phone: (850)-693-6691
States Covered: FL,GA,PR,VI