USDA Rural Utilities Service regularly hosts live webinar series and workshops dedicated to the ReConnect Program to help potential applicants gain a better understanding of the application process and program requirements. Recordings of each webinar topic and workshop session will be made available in the sections below, along with its corresponding downloadable materials. This page also includes helpful demos for navigating the ReConnect application process.
ReConnect Round 5 Webinar Materials
ReConnect Round 5 Program Environmental Overview
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Related Materials: ReConnect Program Environmental Webinar (PDF, 1.4 MB)
ReConnect Round 5 Program Financial Overview
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Related Materials: ReConnect Program Financial Deep Dive Webinar (PDF, 1.7 MB)
ReConnect Round 5 'Ask Me Anything' NOFO Webinar
ReConnect Round 5 Webinar for Tribal Applicants
ReConnect Round 5 NOFO
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Preparing to Apply: ReConnect Round 5
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Preparing to Apply: ReConnect Round 5 (PDF, 2.9 MB)
ReConnect Round 5 Workshop Materials
In February 2024, USDA Rural Utilities Service hosted a ReConnect Program Workshop – Round 5 in Reno, NV. The meeting had the following Meeting Agenda (PDF, 246 KB). The topics covered in this Workshop included the following:
- ReConnect Program Workshop – Round 5 Day 1
- ReConnect Program Workshop – Round 5 Day 2
- ReConnect Program Workshop – Round 5 Day 3
ReConnect Demos
PNF/PNR Demo
View the video to learn more about the ReConnect Program PNF/PNR Process.
How to Submit an Authorized Representative Request (ARR)
View the video to learn more about submitting an Authorized Representative Request.
ReConnect Round 4 Application Workshop and Webinar Materials
This section includes an archive of ReConnect Round 4 outreach materials.
- Round 4 ReConnect Webinar Materials
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ReConnect Round 4 Mapping Deep Dive Webinar
ReConnect Round 4 – Ask Me Anything (9.8.22) Webinar
ReConnect Round 4 - Ask Me Anything (9.22.22) Webinar
ReConnect Round 4 Environmental Deep Dive Webinar
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the environmental requirements of the ReConnect Program.
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ReConnect Round 4 Environmental Deep Dive Webinar (PDF, 2.6 MB)ReConnect Round 4 Financial Deep Dive Webinar
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program Round 4 FOA and understand the Financial section of the application.
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ReConnect Round 4 Financial Deep Dive Webinar (PDF, 2.3 MB)ReConnect Round 4 Network Deep Dive Webinar
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program Round 4 FOA and understand the Network section of the application.
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ReConnect Round 4 Network Deep Dive Webinar (PDF, 2.5 MB)ReConnect Round 4 Webinar for Tribal Applicants
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program Round 4 FOA and understand key considerations for Tribal applicants.
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ReConnect Round 4 FOA Overview for Tribal Applicants Slide Deck (PDF, 5.4 MB)ReConnect Round 4 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program Round 4 FOA.
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ReConnect Round 4 FOA Overview Slide Deck (PDF, 1.8 MB)ReConnect Preparing to Apply – June 29 Session
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn about how to prepare for round 4 of the Reconnect Program. The Q&A period differs significantly from the June 22 session. To hear the Q&A, fast forward to the 1:21:28 mark.
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ReConnect Round 4 Preparing to Apply Webinar Slide Deck (PDF, 2.0 MB)ReConnect Preparing to Apply – June 22 Session
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn about how to prepare for round 4 of the Reconnect Program.
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ReConnect Round 4 Preparing to Apply Webinar Slide Deck (PDF, 2.0 MB) - Round 4 ReConnect Workshop Materials
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ReConnect Application System Introduction
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ReConnect Application System Introduction (PDF, 4.5 MB)ReConnect Application: Financials
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ReConnect Application: Financials (PDF, 3.9 MB)Service Areas Tab Overview
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Service Areas Tab Overview (PDF, 3.1 MB)ReConnect Application Environmental
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ReConnect Application Environmental (PDF, 5 MB)ReConnect Application: Network
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ReConnect Application: Network (PDF, 4.5 MB)Round 4 Summary/Submit and Open Q&A Session
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Round 4 Summary/Submit Workshop Session (PDF, 2 MB)ReConnect Evaluation Criteria
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ReConnect Evaluation Criteria (PDF, 1.5 MB)ReConnect Application: Project Tab
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ReConnect Application: Project Tab (PDF, 2.6 MB)ReConnect Application: Extended Q&A Sessions
ReConnect Round 3 Application Workshop and Webinar Materials
This section includes an archive of ReConnect Round 3 outreach materials.
- Round 3 ReConnect Webinar Materials
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Round 3 Funding Opportunity Introduction and Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn about the fundamentals of the Reconnect Program.
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ReConnect FOA Webinar Slide Deck (PDF, 2.4 MB)Regulation Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn about the fundamentals of the Reconnect Program.
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ReConnect Regulation Webinar Slide Deck (PDF, 3.3 MB) - Round 3 ReConnect Workshop Materials
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ReConnect Application System Introduction
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program Application System.
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ReConnect Application System Introduction Slide Deck (PDF, 2.1 MB)Construction Map Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program construction map.
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ReConnect Construction Map Slide Deck (PDF, 2.7 MB)ReConnect Eligibility
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program eligibility requirements.
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ReConnect Eligibility Slide Deck (PDF, 1 MB)Early Coordination with Tribes
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program and tips for early coordination with tribes.
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Early Coordination with Tribes Slide Deck (PDF, 1.3 MB)Environmental Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program environmental requirements.
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ReConnect Environmental Overview Slide Deck (PDF, 1.8 MB)Evaluation Criteria Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program evaluation criteria.
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ReConnect Evaluation Criteria Slide Deck (PDF, 892 KB)Financial Award Compliance
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program financial award compliance requirements.
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ReConnect Financial Award Compliance Slide Deck (PDF, 724 KB)Financial Deep Dive
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect financial requirements.
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ReConnect Financial Deep Dive Slide Deck (PDF, 1.7 MB)Financial Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program financial requirements.
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ReConnect Financial Overview Slide Deck (PDF, 1.5 MB)Interagency Session
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about additional federal broadband resources.
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ReConnect Interagency Session Slide Deck (PDF, 2 MB)Mapping Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program mapping components.
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ReConnect Mapping Overview Slide Deck (PDF, 2.1 MB)Network Overview
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program network requirements.
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ReConnect Network Overview Slide Deck (PDF, 4.1 MB)PNF/PNR Process
View the video and use the materials provided below to learn more about the ReConnect Program PNF/PNR Process.
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ReConnect PNF/PNR Process Slide Deck (PDF, 1.3 MB)