Funding Opportunity Number: RDRUS-CC-2014
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture | Community Development
Eligible Applicants: State governments | County governments | City or township governments | Special district governments | Independent school districts | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education | Private institutions of higher education | For profit organizations other than small businesses | Small businesses
Agency Name: USDA-RUS
Closing Date: 2014-07-07
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Expected Number of Awards: 10

Description: The purpose of the Community Connect Grant Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide currently unserved areas, on a ?community-oriented connectivity? basis, with broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety services.  Rural Utilities Service will give priority to rural areas that have the greatest need for broadband services, based on the criteria contained herein.
Link: www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?opp…