USDA Invests $3 Million to Improve Broadband Access in Cordova, Alaska
Funding Will Help Cordova Telephone Cooperative Expand Service to Village of Chenega
USDA Highlights Fiscal Year 2021 Accomplishments in Rural Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 10, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Colleen Landkamer today highlighted 2021 accomplishments in helping rural Minnesota.
USDA Invests $37.2 Million to Build and Improve Critical Infrastructure in Rural Minnesota
Funding Will Expand Access to High-Speed Internet, Clean Water and Dependable Electric Power in People’s Homes and Businesses in Rural America
USDA Invites Comments on Final Rule to Expand Broadband Access in Rural America Under the ReConnect Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that USDA is seeking comments on a final rule to expand broadband service in rural areas by simplifying program requirements to make more companies eligible to participate in USDA’s ReConnect Program.
USDA Invests $42 Million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Infrastructure to Improve Education and Health Outcomes
Pennsylvania DLT project receives $490,381 grant
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. Rural areas are seeing higher infection and death rates related to COVID-19 due to several factors, including a much higher percentage of underlying conditions, difficulty accessing medical care, and lack of health insurance.
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Support Rural Community Development Projects
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand yesterday announced that USDA is seeking grant applications for projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development in rural areas.
State Director Highlights Investment in 2020 to Build Prosperity in Rural Pennsylvania
USDA Rural Development Pennsylvania State Director Curt Coccodrilli today highlighted the more than $1 billion in 2020 investments in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These investments are building prosperity and strengthening the state’s rural businesses and communities.
USDA Offers Community Connect Broadband Funding; Applications Due Dec. 23
The United States Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for funding to provide broadband service in unserved rural areas. USDA is making grants available under the Community Connect Grant program for Fiscal Year 2021.
The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide broadband service in rural, economically challenged communities where broadband service is less than 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. All areas within the applicant preferred service area map must be lacking broadband service to be eligible.
Join USDA for Webinars on the Community Connect Program
Join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for a webinar on the recently announced application window for the Community Connect Program. Applicants will have an opportunity to learn about the program's requirements and application process.