Broadband Technical Assistance Grants Now Available 

USDA, Rural Development is now accepting applications for the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) program to promote broadband expansion in rural areas. Townships with a population less than 20,000 can apply through August 20, 2024 via grants.gov for technical assistance under this program 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. For more information, visit the program page or contact Pennsylvania’s USDA General Field Representative at Robert.Fry@usda.gov.