USDA's Rural Internet Grants Go Fully Online Starting 2026
Published Date: 5/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Rural Utilities Service is opening up the Community Connect Grant Program for 2026 to help rural communities get better internet and tech access. Starting next year, all funding info will only be online, not in the Federal Register, so keep an eye on their website and grants.gov. If you’re part of a rural community looking for funding, now’s the time to apply and get connected!
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Community Connect Grants for Rural Broadband
If you live in a rural community, the USDA Rural Utilities Service is accepting applications for the Community Connect Grant Program for fiscal year 2026 (NOFO published May 13, 2026). The full funding notice is on grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number RDRUS-CC-2026 and Assistance Listing Number 10.863; program guidance and application forms are at https://www.rd.usda.gov/community-connect.
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