Opportunity
Federal Register #RDRUSCC2026
USDA Rural Utilities Service Community Connect Grant Program Funding Opportunity (FY 2026)
Buyer
Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Posted
May 13, 2026
Identifier
RDRUSCC2026
The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is inviting applications for the Community Connect Grant Program for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - Program Overview: - Community Connect Grant Program (CCG) supports community connectivity projects, with a focus on rural areas - Funding is provided through grants, not direct procurement of products or services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed, as this is a grant funding opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must refer to the USDA Rural Development website for program guidance and application forms - Future funding announcements will be posted only on the Agency website and grants.gov, not in the Federal Register - Place of Performance and Contact: - Rural Utilities Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop 1590, Room 4121S, Washington, DC 202501590
Description
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce acceptance of applications under the Community Connect Grant Program (CCG) for fiscal year 2026. This program aims to provide funding opportunities to support community connectivity projects. Future funding announcements will be made only on the Agency website and grants.gov, without a Federal Register notice. Interested applicants can find program guidance and application forms on the USDA Rural Development website.