The Rural eConnectivity Program

The Rural eConnectivity Program provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. The program aims to fuel long-term economic development and opportunities in rural America. Key priorities include assisting rural communities recover economically from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring equitable access to Rural Development programs, and reducing climate pollution. • Assisting rural communities in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic • Ensuring equitable access to Rural Development programs • Reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to climate change • Facilitating broadband deployment in rural areas