Public Telecommunications Facilities Program Notice of Application Closing Date

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Public Telecommunications Facilities Program Notice of Application Closing Date: The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) assists, through matching grants, in the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities in order to: (1) extend delivery of service to as many citizens as possible by the most cost-effective means, including the use of broadcast and non-broadcast technologies; (2) increase public telecommunications services and facilities available to, operated by, and controlled by minorities and women; and (3)strengthen the capability of existing public TV and radio stations to provide public telecommunications services to the public.
Federal Grant Title: Public Telecommunications Facilities Program Notice of Application Closing Date
Federal Agency Name: Department of Commerce
Grant Categories: Other
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: 2011-001
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 11.550
CFDA Descriptions: Public Telecommunications Facilities Planning and Construction
Current Application Deadline: Mar 17, 2011
Original Application Deadline: Mar 17, 2011
Posted Date: February 3rd, 2011
Creation Date: Feb 03, 2011
Archive Date: Mar 18, 2011
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award:
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Cost Sharing or Matching: Yes
Category Explanation
The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) assists, through matching grants, in the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility
To apply for and receive a PTFP Construction or Planning Grant, an applicant must be: (a) a public or non-commercial educational broadcast station; (b) a non-commercial telecommunications entity; (c) a system of public telecommunications entities; (d) a non-profit foundation, corporation, institution, or association primarily for educational or cultural purposes; or (e) a state, local, or Indian tribal government (or agency thereof), or a political or special purpose subdivision of a state. Individuals are not eligible for this program.
Link to Full Grant Announcement
Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact
Larry Dyer Program Officer Phone 202-482-1762

PTFP Program Officer [[email protected]]
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