Broadband Technical Assistance Grants and Free Q&A Webinar 

USDA Rural Development is now accepting applications for the Broadband Technical Assistance program to promote broadband expansion in rural areas. Townships with a population of less than 20,000 can apply through August 20, 2024, via grants.gov for technical assistance, and no match is required!   

Examples of eligible projects include: Identifying public and private resources to finance broadband facilities; preparing studies, reports, and surveys necessary to support broadband services or to request financial assistance to develop broadband facilities; and improving broadband facilities management and operations.  

An “Ask Me Anything” Q&A webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 31  at 1 p.m. to address questions about the opportunity and the application process. Townships can register by clicking here. For more information, visit the program page or contact Pennsylvania’s USDA General Field Representative at Robert.Fry@usda.gov.