Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1739.11 - Eligible Community Connect Competitive Grant ProjectTo be eligible for a Community Connect competitive grant, the Project must:
(a) Serve a PFSA in which Broadband Service does not currently exist;(b) Offer service at the Broadband Grant Speed to all residential and business customers within the PFSA ;(c) Offer free service at the Broadband Grant Speed to all Critical Community Facilities located within the PFSA for at least 2 years starting from the time service becomes available to each Critical Community Facility;(d) Provide a Community Center with at least two (2) Computer Access Points and wireless access at the Broadband Grant Speed, free of all charges to all users for at least 2 years; and(e) Not overlap with the service areas of current RUS borrowers and grantees.