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Rural Development1400 Independence Ave.Washington, DC 20250www.usda.gov/rus/telecom
Presenter:
Mary Campanola
Outreach Coordinator
Telecommunications Program
202-720-8822
Rural Development Telecommunications Program OverviewRural Development Telecommunications Program Overview
Rural Telecon ’07 ConferenceRural Telecon ’07 Conference
Springfield, ILSpringfield, IL
October 16, 2007October 16, 2007
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Telecommunications Program
Rural America will have access to affordable, reliable, advanced communications services to provide a healthy, safe and prosperous place to live and work.
To improve health, safety, education, economic opportunity, and quality of life in rural America through leadership and investment in communications infrastructure and services.
Mission
Vision
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• Strong Local Leadership in Rural Development State Offices– State Directors and Office Staff work with local communities to identify
potential projects and state needs.– State Offices can be identified at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
• Telecom Program Staff provide Financial and Engineering support and guidance in all 50 states.– 28 General Field Representatives monitoring more than 1000 telecom
and broadband loan and grant projects across the country.– These same field representatives provide technical assistance to
potential applicants and provide information to communities who are interested in broadband deployment.
– Identify your local field representative at: http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/staff/gfr-state-list.htm
Rural Development Utilities ProgramsRural Development Utilities ProgramsSupport for Telecommunications Loan and Grant ApplicantsSupport for Telecommunications Loan and Grant Applicants
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The RD Telecommunications Program loan and grant programs
• Infrastructure Loan Program: Loans to local telephone companies for improving telecommunications service in rural communities
• Broadband Access Loan Program and Community Connect Grant Program: Loans and grants for local telephone companies and other service providers who offer Broadband (high-speed Internet) services in eligible communities
• Distance Learning/Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program: Loans and grants for providing Distance Learning and Telemedicine services to rural residents
Rural Development Utilities ProgramsRural Development Utilities Programs
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Rural Development Telecommunications Program
Community Connect Distance Learning and Telemedicine
Broadband Loan Program Infrastructure Program
•Since its inception, the program has provided 148 grants and invested almost $70 million to provide service to local communities.
•Awarded $8.9 million in grants in FY 2007.
•$306 million in DLT grants and loans have been awarded.
•In FY 2007, 78 grants and 11 loan/grant combinations were awarded. 699 educational centers and 512 health centers have gained access to improved services.
•80 loans have been made, for $1.6 billion, for broadband deployment in more than 1900 communities.
•More than 1.1 million households will receive broadband access under loans made.
•Assists the private sector in developing and financing the construction of telecom infrastructure in rural America.
•$3.7 billion in principal outstanding; 550 borrowers.
•92% of borrowers are providing Broadband service.
More than $6 billion invested in rural telecom infrastructure since 2001……
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Broadband Loans… Purpose
To provide loans for the cost of construction, improvement, and
acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband services in eligible rural communities.
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Broadband Loans… FY 2007 Budget
Treasury Rate Funding: $998 Million
(includes carryover funding from FY 2006)
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Broadband Loans…Statistics
209 Applications Received
Totaling $4,459,301,223
Applications Processed as of September 30, 2007
80 Approved $1,609,432,931
18 In Review $ 621,000,840
111 Returned $2,240,000,000
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Broadband Loans… Status and Results (as of 9/30/07)
• Established by the 2002 Farm Bill. 2007 Farm Bill reauthorization in process.
• Originally envisioned to fund $2 billion in rural broadband deployment by 2007.
• To date, 80 loans have been made for approximately $1.6 billion to finance facilities in 40 states.
– Projects proposing to serve more than 1.1 million subscribers
– 1,979 communities
• 8 projects completed in Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Washington
12%
57%
23%
8% 0%
Completed In Progress Not Started Rescinded Defaults
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Broadband Loans…Types of Organizations Funded
3%
53%36%
7% 1%
Municpalities Corporations LLCs Cooperatives Tribal Authority
As of 9/30/2007
One Size Does Not Fit All…
•Private/public partnerships
•Traditional telephone companies enhancing service offerings
•Local service providers serving one or a few local communities
•National service providers providing service to multiple communities, even multiple states
•Municipalities
•33% of applications approved have been from startup companies
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1% 19%
26%18%
36%
Broadband OverPower Line (BPL)DSL
Fixed Wireless
Hybrid Fiber/Coax
Fiber to the Home
Broadband Loans…Types of Technologies Funded
As of 9/30/07
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Broadband Loans…Eligible Entities
Who is eligible?
• Corporations• Limited Liability Companies• Cooperative or Mutual Organizations• Indian Tribes• Public Body
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Broadband Loans…Ineligible Entities
Who is not eligible?
• Individuals
• Partnerships (including LLPs)
• Any entity serving more than 2% of the telephone subscriber lines installed in the United States
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Broadband Loans…Direct Cost-of-Money Loans
Bear interest at the cost of money to theTreasury for comparable maturities.
The interest rate is set at thetime of each advance of funds
The current rates can be found at:
http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h15/update
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Broadband Loans…Application Information
The regulation, application, application guide, and all other relevant information is available on our website at:
www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/broadband.htm
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Broadband Loans…Application Information
New Broadband Loans Search Tool
Listing of all approved and pending communities:http://broadbandsearch.sc.egov.usda.gov/SearchTabs.aspx
This new search tool is regularly updated.
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Broadband Loans…Application Submission
• Prospective applicants should contact their respective General Field Representative (GFR) prior to submitting the application• List of the GFRs and the contact information is included
in Application Guide
• There is no deadline to submit applications• Applications will be reviewed and processed on a
first-come, first-served basis
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Broadband Loans…Key Components of an Application
Credit Support
Business Plan
Market Survey
Financial Information
System Design
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Proposed Rule Published May 11, 2007; Public Comments Were Due July 10, 2007
Rural Development’s Goals:
Our Proposed Rules will… Promote deployment to rural areas with little or no service Limit funding in urban areas and areas where a significant share of the market
is served by incumbent providers Clarify and streamline the equity and marketing survey requirements Increase the transparency of the application process Promote a better understanding of all application requirements Ensure that projects funded are keeping pace with increasing demand for
bandwidth
2007 Farm Bill Will Also Impact Broadband Program
7 CFR Part 1738: Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program
Ensure that rural residents have access to affordable and reliable
quality broadband service in rural communities
Make sound lending decisions and to ensure positive investment of taxpayer
dollars
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What is Community Connect?
• A nationally competitive grant program to provide broadband service on a “community-oriented connectivity” basis to the most rural and economically challenged communities.
• Since its inception, the Community Connect program has provided 148 grants and invested almost $70 million to provide service to local communities.
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Program Basics
• Serves one Community
• Community without Broadband
• Provides a Community Center
• Free service to Critical Facilities
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New for 2008
• Added Rand McNally as a community qualifier if the Census is not recognizing a community
• Using MHI based on the state average rather than PCI based on the national level
• Clarified allowable operating expenses
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Benefits
1. Fosters economic growth
2. Delivers enhanced:• Educational opportunities• Health Care• Public Safety Services
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Keys to Success
• Good management of the project
• High local involvement; especially local leadership
• Good service at reasonable rates
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The DLT Grant and Loan Programs provide rural communities with opportunities to obtain educational and medical services from distant locations utilizing communications technologies.
Distance Learning/ Telemedicine Programs
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DLT… FY 2007 Budget
• Combination Loan/Grant: $50,000,000– $45,000,000 Loan/$5,000,000 Grant
• 9:1 Ratio
• Maximum Amount: $20,000,000
• Minimum Amount: $50,000
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DLT… FY 2007 Budget
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS
• Combination Loan/Grant: $25,000,000– $20,000,000 Loan/$5,000,000 Grant
• 4:1 Ratio
– Maximum Amount: $1,000,0000– Minimum Amount: $50,000
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DLT… FY 2007 Budget
• 100% DLT LOANS$62,900,000
• Maximum Amount: $20,000,000
• Minimum Amount: $50,000
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What Kind of Projects are Eligible for Grants?•Just about every type of organization is eligible to apply – except individuals•Benefits must flow to rural areas (not urban clusters over 20,000 or urbanized areas)•Distance Learning and Telemedicine are defined for the grant program to exclude “on campus” benefit•Telecommunications service (the transport mechanism itself) is not eligible for grants•Every year the emphasis from applicants changes – in recent years electronic medical technologies, such as Picture Archival and Communications Systems (PACS), have become dominant
DLT Grants…Eligibility
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Distance Learning Project Examples
•Enabling small rural schools to remain accredited – and viable – by sharing teaching skills and variety of curriculum from larger schools•Bringing specialized nonrecurring programs to rural areas
•NASA space missions•Virtual field trips
•Offering continuing adult education and GED courses•Delivering advanced placement college courses to high schools•Sharing teaching resources between colleges•Bringing accredited professional continuing education courses to hospitals
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Distance Learning
Local Schools
UniversityResources
Adult Ed/GED Resources
WebResources
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Telemedicine Examples
•Providing teleradiology equipment to small hospitals and clinics to bring imaging capability to rural patients•Creating remote treatment/consultation capability with videoconferencing•Equipping visiting nurses associations with remote monitoring capability for home patients•Establishing remote diagnostic and monitoring capability in ambulances•Creating mobile or remote access capability to existing Electronic Medical Records Systems •Establishing Picture Archival and Communications Systems for rural hospitals with no radiologist coverage
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Telemedicine
Local Clinics
UniversityResources
Electronic MedRecords
RegionalHospital
LocalHospital
(Hub)
Local HospitalMobile Computing
Home Health Monitoring & Mobile Health Units
Schools
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DLT Program
Eligible Organizations
• Must operate a rural community facility and be qualified to deliver Distance Learning or Telemedicine services.
• Must be legally organized with capability to contract with USDA Rural Development.
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DLT Grant Program
Eligible Purposes
Purchase & Installation of:
• Inside Wiring• Telecom and Data Terminals• Audio and Video Equipment• Interactive Video Equipment• Computer Hardware & Software• Medical Equipment for Telemedicine Use • Off-the-shelf Instructional Programming
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DLT Grant Program - 2007
• 226 Applications• My impressions:
– More Telemedicine applications than ever before, maybe more than Distance Learning
– Urbanized Area/Urban Cluster tool is focusing benefit on real rural areas
– Fixed site/non-fixed site scoring has leveled the playing field– Site classification improving but an area that needs work– Most applicants are supporting match, Rurality and NSLP
scoring– Most applications are from eligible entities
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DLT…
For additional information
http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/dlt/dlt.htm
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Rural Development Telecommunications Program OverviewRural Development Telecommunications Program Overview
Thank YouRural Development
1400 Independence Ave.Washington, DC 20250
www.usda.gov/rus/telecom
Mary Campanola
Outreach Coordinator
Telecommunications Program
202-720-8822