Technical Assistance Awards

Below is a list of entities that received USDA funding to deliver broadband technical assistance to rural and Tribal communities without sufficient access to broadband. Broadband technical assistance refers to activities that support broadband expansion into rural areas and predevelopment planning activities, which may include, but are not limited to, project planning and community engagement, financial sustainability, environmental compliance, construction planning and engineering, accessing federal resources, and data collection and reporting.

Note: Please be advised that technical assistance providers that have received USDA Rural Development funding may or may not accommodate unsolicited requests for assistance. It is recommended to contact awardees directly to inquire about their specific technical assistance policies and offerings.

The Agency has made grants to eligible entities to provide services that assist potential REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement (RES/EEI) grant to submit complete applications. Services that REAP TAG recipients can provide to REAP RES/EEI applicants include, but are not limited to, preparing complete REAP applications, help with registering with SAM, assisting with completing applications, planning construction and performance development, and environmental reports. REAP TAG funds may not include, but are not limited to, payments for construction-related activities, funding of political or lobbying activities, or purchase of lease equipment.