[OMS_MANAGERS] FW: USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet

Wed Oct 27 16:47:57 PDT 2021

FYI – received this announcement today…Sheri

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USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet

Department Also Invests $50 Million to Improve Access to Telemedicine, Distance Learning for 7.6 Million People in Rural Areas

GENESEO, Ill., Oct. 22, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for millions of rural Americans nationwide. Today’s announcement continues to move forward President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda by prioritizing economic growth in rural America and investing in the backbone of our country – the middle class.

“For too long, the ‘digital divide’ has left too many people living in rural communities behind: unable to compete in the global economy and unable to access the services and resources that all Americans need,” Vilsack said. “As we build back better than we were before, the actions I am announcing today will go a long way toward ensuring that people who live or work in rural areas are able to tap into the benefits of broadband, including access to specialized health care, educational opportunities and the global marketplace. Rural people, businesses and communities must have affordable, reliable, high-speed internet so they can fully participate in modern society and the modern economy.”

Background: ReConnect Program

Secretary Vilsack spoke about USDA’s commitment to helping rural Americans get improved access to broadband and health care during a visit to the newly renovated emergency department at Hammond Henry Hospital. The project was financed in part by a USDA loan.

He announced that on November 24 USDA will begin accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to expand the availability of broadband in rural areas. USDA is making the funding available through the ReConnect Program<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001lmkfDLT97CqcJmIc57gZnhm3lfrtXn5kQbw6CXd6zhJUHONPQu4i1rQAG6NLDkn_Fx63JMK2VlxGgkyz538JACLJFUKUZ0qJzG5sKIIsL1p9s76Jb6CMZXgqn0mECBtb-tFZJY_nipOFgBBl9AqWxQ%3D%3D%26c%3DCjZu0Xx0a_3Dfmx-BBEeMWMDUI3gda9fMkOaDpfPG_JMu2C19FCPsw%3D%3D%26ch%3D5p_UefHHrWrC0pAmfBnMhryFtNk0P9hWU2XLBwiCVsR5pmjPCma-HQ%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7C%7C71791c0da9cc4f12961308d99568cdc5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637705099627033633%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=xqZ3hZoy96sV3t0%2Bu5nND1C53wuWi4kcwkBBUeig7Fs%3D&reserved=0>.

To be eligible for ReConnect Program funding, an applicant must serve an area without broadband service at speeds of 100 megabits per second (Mbps) (download) and 20 Mbps (upload), and commit to building facilities capable of providing broadband service at speeds of 100 Mbps (download and upload) to every location in its proposed service area. In making funding decisions, USDA will prioritize projects that will serve low-density rural areas with locations lacking internet access services at speeds of at least 25 Mbps (download) and 3 Mbps (upload). In making funding decisions, the USDA will also consider, among other things, the economic needs of the community to be served; the extent which a provider will offer affordable service options; a project’s commitment to strong labor standards; and whether a project is serving tribal lands or is submitted by a local government, Tribal Government, non-profit or cooperative.

USDA has simplified the application process and has expanded the program significantly. For example, ReConnect will now offer 100 percent grants for certain projects on tribal lands and in socially vulnerable communities.

The Department plans to make available up to $200 million in ReConnect Program loans, up to $250 million in loan/grant combinations, up to $350 million in grants with a 25 percent matching requirement, and up to $350 million in grants with no matching requirement for projects in tribal and socially vulnerable communities.

For additional information on the upcoming ReConnect Program funding opportunity, see the Oct. 22, 2021, Federal Register<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001lmkfDLT97CqcJmIc57gZnhm3lfrtXn5kQbw6CXd6zhJUHONPQu4i1iaJ65rH7Bq8iL2qVAdotb0tmQw2gBC6THh8nfwWGmD5p7OnxgyfbWTt2YSagZXtdqMru5nKvAfGkBhx9Hpztk3cYh8Mcicx1rdgl3005JI-1YkbyZuAoLIDtAKbPsHfoKDjorgmwtC7%26c%3DCjZu0Xx0a_3Dfmx-BBEeMWMDUI3gda9fMkOaDpfPG_JMu2C19FCPsw%3D%3D%26ch%3D5p_UefHHrWrC0pAmfBnMhryFtNk0P9hWU2XLBwiCVsR5pmjPCma-HQ%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7C%7C71791c0da9cc4f12961308d99568cdc5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637705099627053547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=rByDT%2BbvqJhZe1U0pbTpsA0xoU7XgdG6CD1boe1Zh%2Bs%3D&reserved=0> (PDF, 319 KB). Once the application window opens, applications must be submitted through USDA Rural Development’s online application system on the ReConnect webpage<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001lmkfDLT97CqcJmIc57gZnhm3lfrtXn5kQbw6CXd6zhJUHONPQu4i1rQAG6NLDkn_Fx63JMK2VlxGgkyz538JACLJFUKUZ0qJzG5sKIIsL1p9s76Jb6CMZXgqn0mECBtb-tFZJY_nipOFgBBl9AqWxQ%3D%3D%26c%3DCjZu0Xx0a_3Dfmx-BBEeMWMDUI3gda9fMkOaDpfPG_JMu2C19FCPsw%3D%3D%26ch%3D5p_UefHHrWrC0pAmfBnMhryFtNk0P9hWU2XLBwiCVsR5pmjPCma-HQ%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7C%7C71791c0da9cc4f12961308d99568cdc5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637705099627053547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=jgS8Vdsp0PnFkqEj2hg6rEV1x3%2FmB6j0C7YdZMN9D4U%3D&reserved=0>. All required materials for completing an application are included in the online system.

To learn more about ReConnect Program eligibility, technical assistance and recent announcements, visit www.usda.gov/reconnect<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001lmkfDLT97CqcJmIc57gZnhm3lfrtXn5kQbw6CXd6zhJUHONPQu4i1rQAG6NLDkn_Fx63JMK2VlxGgkyz538JACLJFUKUZ0qJzG5sKIIsL1p9s76Jb6CMZXgqn0mECBtb-tFZJY_nipOFgBBl9AqWxQ%3D%3D%26c%3DCjZu0Xx0a_3Dfmx-BBEeMWMDUI3gda9fMkOaDpfPG_JMu2C19FCPsw%3D%3D%26ch%3D5p_UefHHrWrC0pAmfBnMhryFtNk0P9hWU2XLBwiCVsR5pmjPCma-HQ%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7C%7C71791c0da9cc4f12961308d99568cdc5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637705099627063502%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=56HPiKBNUjpk7hX50v%2F9PzkLpdjwktd16eDzXxBEUig%3D&reserved=0>.

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, Tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001lmkfDLT97CqcJmIc57gZnhm3lfrtXn5kQbw6CXd6zhJUHONPQu4i1i9pHg7qIdoeRY-sZACVlRZk5bsRZ__YJMplgiW8u_QbmfSSk71Xsp9CjehIQDD-ppdHABMTwHfJEWgXUsw6735YOttN2xxq6w%3D%3D%26c%3DCjZu0Xx0a_3Dfmx-BBEeMWMDUI3gda9fMkOaDpfPG_JMu2C19FCPsw%3D%3D%26ch%3D5p_UefHHrWrC0pAmfBnMhryFtNk0P9hWU2XLBwiCVsR5pmjPCma-HQ%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7C%7C71791c0da9cc4f12961308d99568cdc5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637705099627063502%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=QC5jAfKnq76nzV06o%2BaOgZtj2YtOOCXyd%2Byx9ReL4tI%3D&reserved=0>. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001lmkfDLT97CqcJmIc57gZnhm3lfrtXn5kQbw6CXd6zhJUHONPQu4i1oLBsE-XhhGsYEFMx6WSgiYx1RO4a7PLC8sHVrx0e03nWJNWSbaPY4_IYwAEg-kgpDDl6uuwCF15_Rg6MhUJcge2Z3rbiXWgRT7HkEPua4EabGiQcg3EQS5BgMyPiv649z7gBGkSBBNpPpaq2wtAcAGL8nulg-HcjNBbGkF9xdXBm5YgWuQzDTWEUwMUhiCKUA%3D%3D%26c%3DCjZu0Xx0a_3Dfmx-BBEeMWMDUI3gda9fMkOaDpfPG_JMu2C19FCPsw%3D%3D%26ch%3D5p_UefHHrWrC0pAmfBnMhryFtNk0P9hWU2XLBwiCVsR5pmjPCma-HQ%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7C%7C71791c0da9cc4f12961308d99568cdc5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637705099627073459%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=1FJS8IU0Da0C6jBBDlpQt16GFrQIqiU51bN96C6QgGk%3D&reserved=0>.

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001lmkfDLT97CqcJmIc57gZnhm3lfrtXn5kQbw6CXd6zhJUHONPQu4i1l-RerUxP5MwUQNVrUiuWfzAaoLsWU2FuOSbCjB7RME9jwfS20PPPVRz8AT1sKxy2ijcUAyfP5RCxJyrzz6yTEA%3D%26c%3DCjZu0Xx0a_3Dfmx-BBEeMWMDUI3gda9fMkOaDpfPG_JMu2C19FCPsw%3D%3D%26ch%3D5p_UefHHrWrC0pAmfBnMhryFtNk0P9hWU2XLBwiCVsR5pmjPCma-HQ%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7C%7C71791c0da9cc4f12961308d99568cdc5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637705099627073459%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4OSg%2BmCDvYeZMkGjAERuCM5Np8KHZDQZ3Rd51SFPd%2BY%3D&reserved=0>.

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ReConnect Program Regulation Webinar

We will present this webinar twice. The second presentation will provide the same information as the first one; no new information will be added to the second session. Please register for the session that's most convenient for you.

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We will present this information twice. The second presentation will provide the same information as the first one; no new information will be added to the second session. Please register for the session that's most convenient for you.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM Eastern

Register here!<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci85MTQ4MjEwOTQwMDI4MTY4MjA3In0.a6cbr3V_7491MW0sNYmWOai7fmoUCGn4_yAQg2esxhI/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l>

Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM Eastern

Register here!<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci81ODg3ODA3MTE5OTUxNDU3MDM5In0.ceB0DfcZ4FJo5-YGFMfsV6T8F5nKtkAJi-8oHECJ0S8/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l>

Slides, a transcript, and a recording of each webinar will be posted on the ReConnect website<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c2RhLmdvdi9yZWNvbm5lY3QifQ.sLzn15pIEHz0qMCQGJBdN4FmCfoqsKogwfzYneCXCt8/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l> after each session.

You can also find registration links at the events page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c2RhLmdvdi9yZWNvbm5lY3QvZXZlbnRzIn0.6spGBeXXt21Pg6daJEnV750WvEdoAjkmbOY_lKRvzxE/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l> on the ReConnect website.

ReConnect Program Regulation Webinar

Presented by USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service, this webinar will provide information about the ReConnect Program regulation<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3ZpbmZvLmdvdi9jb250ZW50L3BrZy9GUi0yMDIxLTAyLTI2L3BkZi8yMDIxLTAzNDQzLnBkZiJ9.HgNsrXyviOMeQy3mrrtJi0tenWJeREwEh1ug310rAb0/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l> published on February 26, 2021. This rule describes the eligibility requirements, the application process, and the criteria that will be used by USDA to assess applicants' creditworthiness.

This webinar will include:

  *   An overview of the ReConnect Program regulation requirements
  *   A high-level look at eligibility requirements
  *   The application submission process and key evaluation criteria
  *   An opportunity to ask questions about the regulation

ReConnect Program FY2022 FOA Webinar

On Monday, October 25, 2021, USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mZWRlcmFscmVnaXN0ZXIuZ292L2RvY3VtZW50cy8yMDIxLzEwLzI1LzIwMjEtMjMxMjgvcnVyYWwtZWNvbm5lY3Rpdml0eS1wcm9ncmFtIn0.O9EKCCBJu4GDDDPd-C2C7-sZ2nG4NVAUVpTef4F2-pM/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l> announcing that it will begin accepting applications for fiscal year 2022 for the Rural eConnectivity Program (or ReConnect Program). The application window will open on November 24, 2021. In addition, this announcement also details the requirements that have been established based on feedback from the public comment period that closed on April 27, 2021 (as outlined in the regulation).

To support the application process, staff from USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service will conduct a webinar on the funding announcement.

The webinar will include:

  *   An awards update from previous rounds
  *   Program requirements and scoring criteria for this FOA
  *   An opportunity to ask questions about program requirements and scoring criteria

Additional Information

RUS encourages you to submit questions about the regulation or the FOA ahead of each webinar; please submit them through this form<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Zvcm1zLm9mZmljZS5jb20vcGFnZXMvcmVzcG9uc2VwYWdlLmFzcHg_aWQ9NXpaYjdlNEJ2RTZHZnVBOC1nMUdsOHVUTS02R3lOUkdzWkd4ZVZWMWRPUlVOMWs0UjBoV00wMVZSVEZSVlRoRFRVSlhSbEkzT1ZCRlFTUWxRQ04wUFdjdSJ9.Dc8gLyWkt1dgOL91gA1D2qAhF-3q2eGlqkdhtnAsHyQ/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l>. We'll address questions as time permits during each session; we'll include the most common ones on our frequently asked questions page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c2RhLmdvdi9yZWNvbm5lY3QvZnJlcXVlbnRseS1hc2tlZC1xdWVzdGlvbnMifQ.-KJUFmBvJniciZSqBREzYEizUacBi5PVFKvGh5ukdZc/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l> on the ReConnect website<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c2RhLmdvdi9yZWNvbm5lY3QifQ.O7ARiTR1Z17c9_yURM90NYFege725IdPRzaj5GPQLP4/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l> (link here: https://www.usda.gov/reconnect<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c2RhLmdvdi9yZWNvbm5lY3QifQ.aoW7d6Xkzie_rK77QY40Yiax6sqPNvG2bYF3jiQHUC0/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l>).

Contact

Please submit all other ReConnect questions using the Contact Us Form<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjYuNDc5MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c2RhLmdvdi9yZWNvbm5lY3QvY29udGFjdC11cyJ9.nQLLv7Rt4qWTyJWsSqk22aayOC-nF7BYNKjjAYR-AL0/s/1512935193/br/114666673066-l> on the ReConnect website.

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