Assistance Listing 32.002
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - HIGH COST
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION · Federal Communications Commission
Assistance Listing 32.002, “UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - HIGH COST,” is a federal program administered by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. It provides direct payments for a specified use and direct payments for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $3.08B in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
Universal service has been defined by Congress as “an evolving level of telecommunications services . . . taking into account advances in telecommunications and information technologies and services.” 47 U.S.C. 254(c). Universal service support generally is distributed only to eligible telecommunications carriers and must be used “only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended.” 47 U.S.C. 254(e). In addition, policies for the advancement and preservation of universal service must be based on certain principles established by Congress. See 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Consistent with these statutory provisions, the FCC has established the Universal Service Fund, which disburses support for the provision of telecommunications services, as well as other services and facilities (including broadband) for high-cost areas, schools and libraries, rural health care providers, and low-income consumers.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 32.002
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Profit organization
Applicants must be an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC). Wireless and wireline carriers that are ETCs and that comply with requirements established by the FCC for the High Cost Program.
Intended beneficiaries: Individual/Family and Anyone/general public.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionFrequently asked questions
What is ALN 32.002?
32.002 is the Assistance Listing Number for “UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - HIGH COST.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 32.002?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals) and Profit organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 32.002 provide?
The agency reported $3,079,000,000 in obligations for FY2023 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.