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Arkansas Rural Connect Grant Program

Broadband infrastructure grants for unserved and underserved Arkansas communities.

About this program

Arkansas Rural Connect is a competitive broadband grant program that funds broadband infrastructure projects in locations without reliable high-speed internet, supporting homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions.

Eligibility

Eligible Arkansas communities, counties, local governments, and broadband provider partnerships serving unserved or underserved areas under program rules.

Requirements

  • Apply through the Arkansas State Broadband Office during open funding rounds
  • Submit eligible area, provider partnership, project budget, broadband speeds, match, and technical plan
  • Meet mapping, challenge, reporting, and federal or state broadband requirements