The Division of Local Government (DLG) created this resource to help local governments navigate the funding sources available through a variety of Federal and State programs. Sources are broken out by category below.
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DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list and will be updated frequently as new information is available.
Funding Sources
| Program | Agency | Type | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Broadband Benefit Fund (EBB) | USAC | Bill Discounts | Households |
|
NTIA | Various | Various |
| USDA Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Program | USDA | Grants & Loans | Local Governments |
| Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds | Treasury | Funds | State and local governments |
| Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CCPF) | Treasury | Funds | States, territories, tribal governments |
| Broadband Deployment Fund (HB21-1289 - Infrastructure) | DORA | Grants | For-profit entities, nonprofit telephone cooperative, a nonprofit rural electric association that existed on May 10, 2014. Community lies outside municipal boundaries or has a population of less than 7,500. |
| Grant Funding for Broadband | DOLA | Grants | Various |
| Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) | USAC | Grants | Schools and libraries, including primary and secondary schools |