Closed · FCC-ACOGP-23-001 · CFDA 32.011 · Discretionary

Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Federal Communications Commission, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$1M
Award range
Closed
Status
January 9, 2023
Close date
300
Expected awards

The verdict

Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program is a closed discretionary listing from Federal Communications Commission that offered $50,000 -- $1,000,000 across 300 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$1M
award range
Closed
application status
300
expected awards
32.011
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program - is cataloged under number FCC-ACOGP-23-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 32.011, posted by Federal Communications Commission. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 10, 2022 and last updated on November 21, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. It expects to issue 300 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on January 9, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

January 9, 2023

No Explanation

Posted

November 10, 2022

Expected Awards

300

Instrument

Grant

Description

The FCC issues this NOFO to describe the requirements under which it will award grants for the NCOP and the TCOP. A separate NOFO will be issued for the ACP Outreach Grant Program – Pilot Programs, YHYI and NPP. The ACP Outreach Grant Program is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021(Infrastructure Act) and implemented by the FCC to help bridge the digital divide. The ACP Outreach Grant Program will help increase awareness of and participation in the ACP among eligible households. The ACP Outreach Grant Program provides new federal funding for the FCC to grant eligible governmental and non-governmental entities with the funding and resources needed to increase awareness of and participation in the ACP among those households most in need of affordable connectivity. See Section IV - Program Description of this NOFO for the full Program Description.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 22. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted November 10, 2022
Close Date January 9, 2023
Archive Date February 8, 2023
Last Updated November 21, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program", offered by Federal Communications Commission. It is associated with CFDA program 32.011. The FCC issues this NOFO to describe the requirements under which it will award grants for the NCOP and the TCOP. A separate NOFO will be issued for the ACP Outreach Grant Program – Pilot Programs, YH...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 9, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. Expected number of awards: 300.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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