Reconnect Program

 

Agency: USDA – Rural Utilities Service

 

Description:      

Loans, grants, and loan-grant combinations to cover the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service capable of delivering 100 Mbps symmetrical service and the acquisition of an existing system not currently providing sufficient access to broadband service, under certain circumstances, and with restrictions. Up to five percent of the award may be used for pre-application expenses.

 

Bill Section; US Code; New or Existing:      Division J; ; Existing

 

Potential Cost (in Billions):      $1,926,000,000

 

Timeline:      Until expended.

 

Implementation Status/Rulemaking:   

 

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