Community Connect Grant Program

    • NOFO Title and Funding Number: Community Connect Grant Program – FY 2026
    • Funding Opportunity Number: RDRUS‑CC‑2026
    • Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
    • Deadline for Proposals: June 29, 2026
    • Grant Amount: $100,000 – $5,000,000 per award
    • Total Program Available Funding: Not explicitly stated in summary sources; funding is distributed nationally across eligible projects (historically competitive, demand-driven program).
    • Match Required: A cost share/matching contribution is required as part of the total project cost.
  • Purpose of Funding: The Community Connect Grant Program provides funding to deploy high-speed broadband infrastructure in rural communities that lack adequate internet access. The program aims to improve access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and public services by supporting the construction, acquisition, and improvement of broadband facilities and providing community access points in underserved areas.
  • Eligibility:
    • State, local, and Tribal governments
    • Nonprofit organizations
    • For-profit entities
    • Educational institution

Projects must serve rural areas that currently lack sufficient broadband service and meet specific technical and service requirements.

Link to more information: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362382

Website To View Current Postings: https://akfederalfunding.org/grant-opportunities/