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Apply for Community Connect Grant Program

Community Connect Grant Program is a Rural Utilities Service grant providing between $100,000 and $5,000,000. Applications are due 2026-06-29 (closing in 10 days).

How to apply for Community Connect Grant Program

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Community Connect Grant Program from Rural Utilities Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Rural Utilities Service before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Community Connect Grant Program?
Community Connect Grant Program is offered by Rural Utilities Service and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Community Connect Grant Program provide?
Community Connect Grant Program provides between $100K and $5M per award from Rural Utilities Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Community Connect Grant Program deadline?
Applications for Community Connect Grant Program are due 2026-06-29 (closing in 10 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Rural Utilities Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Community Connect Grant Program?
To apply for Community Connect Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Rural Utilities Service.

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