Community Connect Grant Program

Rural Utilities Service

Published: May 13, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

Community Connect Grant Program — grant funding tender in United States, Rural Utilities Service. Submission deadline Jun 2026.

This is a grants contract in the information and communication technology, rural development and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 100,000 – USD 5.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 29, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the information and communication technology sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Community Connect Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide service at or above the Broadband Grant Speed (100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up) to all premises in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service (10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up) does not exist. The deployment of broadband services on a “community-oriented connectivity” basis stimulates economic development and provides enhanced educational and health care opportunities in rural areas. RUS will give priority to rural areas that demonstrate the greatest need for broadband services, based on the criteria contained in the regulation and Application Guide.
The regulation for the Community Connect Grant Program can be found at 7 CFR part 1739.
All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the FY 2026 Community Connect Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide can be found at https://www.rd.usda.gov/community-connect . Expenses incurred in developing applications will be at the applicant’s own risk. Applications will be submitted through the online application system available on the program web site. The application system will open for accepting Community Connect applications on May 13, 2026.

Applications must submitted by no later than 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time, June 29, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Agency: Scott D Steiner
Supervisory Electronics Engineer

CFDA: 10.863

Applicant Types: City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Cost Sharing: Yes

More Info: Community Connect Program Website — https://www.rd.usda.gov/community-connect

Contact: Scott D Steiner
Supervisory Electronics Engineer

Email: community.connect@usda.gov

Data provenance

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About Rural Utilities Service

Rural Utilities Service has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Urban Development & Housing, Water & Sanitation, and Rural Development. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $100,000 - $5,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 29, 2026. You have 4 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Rural Utilities Service in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.