Agency: Department of Agriculture – Rural Utilities Service
Description:
The Rural Broadband Program provides loans for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed (25/3 Mbps) in eligible rural areas.
Up to 4% of the funding may be used for administrative costs and up to 3% of the funding may be used for technical assistance to potential applicants.
Bill Section:
Division J
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$74,000,000
Timeline:
Until expended.