Telecommunications Program

 



Welcome to the Rural Utilities Service Recovery Act Broadband Program

To provide economic stimulus, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocates $2.5 billion to USDA to provide broadband in unserved and underserved communities. RUS will offer grants, direct loans and loan grant combinations. These funds will be awarded on a competitive basis with unprecedented transparency and accountability. Funds must be obligated by September 30, 2010.

American Recovery Act Logo

August 17, 2009 - Second RUS ARRA Broadband Quarterly Report - PDF
May 17, 2009 - First RUS ARRA Broadband Quarterly Report - PDF

July 1, 2009 - Obama Adminstration Launches Initiative To Bring Broadband, Jobs to More Americans.

Broadband Website
BroadbandUSA. gov . (Recovery Act Broadband initiatives)

USDA's ARRA Website

Rural Development ARRA Website