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The Broadband Technical Assistance Program (BTA Program) is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The program provides financial assistance to technical assistance providers and rural communities to promote the expansion of broadband service into unserved rural areas. It supports the development and implementation of broadband projects by offering technical and financial resources. The program is designed to address the digital divide and improve access to high-speed internet in underserved rural regions. It emphasizes collaboration between communities and qualified technical assistance providers.
🎯 Grant
Moderate Application
National
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include technical assistance providers and rural communities. The program targets areas that are unserved by broadband service. Applicants must demonstrate a need for technical assistance to expand broadband access. Projects must align with the goals of the BTA Program, including promoting broadband expansion in underserved rural areas. Noneligible items include areas already served by broadband service and projects not related to broadband expansion.
Terms
Financial assistance is provided to support the expansion of broadband service into unserved rural areas. Specific grant amounts and terms may vary depending on the scope and needs of the project. The program does not provide loans; instead, it offers grants to eligible applicants.
Application Instructions
Applications and comments on the extension of the information collection package can be submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service. Further details on the application process and submission requirements can be found in the Federal Register notice.
Tags
InfrastructureEducationResearch
Details
Financial InstrumentGrant
Application DifficultyModerate Application
OrganizationRural Utilities Service