In this round of ReConnect, entities that can meet robust financial tests may be able to streamline the application process.

Eligible providers can apply for ReConnect round 5 from March 22-May 21. But providers on the E-ACAM program can only apply for

USDA awarded Cox over $13M in ReConnect funding for rural broadband deployments. All award recipients plan to deploy fiber broadband and

The key Farm Bill broadband program is ReConnect. Currently, ReConnect funding must be appropriated every year, but if

The ReConnect program awards can be in the form of loans, grants or grant/loan combinations. The majority of awards in this round were for

The USDA ReConnect round 4 awards are in the form of grants, although loans also will be made. The three providers are all in
