Overview
Rural Utilities Service Broadband Investment Program $2.5 billion for Loans and Grants
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”). This document provides information on how Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service will implement the broadband provisions of the ARRA.
RUS will adminster $2.5 billion in grants, loans, and loan guarantees for broadband projects in rural communities. Seventy-five percent of the areas to be served must be rural regions without enough high-speed broadband access to promote local economic development.
USDA and Department of Commerce Hold Public Meetings on Broadband Initiatives
Broadband - ARRA Recovery Plan
Useful Links
Broadband USA: Portal to Apply for Broadband Funding
News Stories
Streamlined Broadband Grant Process Promised
NTIA, RUS To Delay Announcement Of Broadband Bid Winners