Rural Telecommunications Loans

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Rural Telecommunications Loans

Federal · RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE · #10.851

This program provides loans for the construction, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of telecommunications services (telephone and broadband) in rural areas. In facilitating the construction of new and improved infrastructure, the program will fuel long-term rural economic development and opportunities in rural America.

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Also known as

Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program
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About this program

This program provides loans for the construction, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of telecommunications services (telephone and broadband) in rural areas. In facilitating the construction of new and improved infrastructure, the program will fuel long-term rural economic development and opportunities in rural America.

Who can apply

Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentTribalNonprofit OrganizationU.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Not-for-Profit OrganizationFor-Profit Organization

Categories

FinancialLoan GuaranteeDirect Loan

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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