Rural Broadband Program

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.