Recovery Act - Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)

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	Federal Grant Title:	Recovery Act - Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)
	CFDA Number:	11.557
	CFDA Description:	Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Department of Commerce
	Category of Funding Activity:	Recovery Act
	Category Explanation:	American Recovery and reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-5 Stat 115 (2009)
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	0660-ZA28
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jul 02, 2009
	Creation Date:	Jan 26, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 15, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 15, 2010
	Archive Date:	Sep 30, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	300
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,600,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$150,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$500,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following entities are eligible to apply for assistance: (1) States, local governments, or any agency, subdivision, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof; (2) The District of Columbia; (3) A territory or possession of the United States; (4) An Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. § 450b); (5) A native Hawaiian organization; (6) a non-profit foundation, a non-profit corporation, a non-profit institution, or a non profit association; (7) other non-profit entities; (8) for-profit corporations; (9) limited liability companies; and (10) cooperative or mutual organizations.
Grant Description: BTOP provides grants to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, to enhance broadband capacity at public computer centers, and to encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. Through this support, BTOP will also advance the Recovery Act's objectives to spur job creation and stimulate long-term economic growth and opportunity.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.broadbandusa.gov
Grant Announcement Contact: Larry Dyer Program Officer Phone 877-508-8364
BTOP [BTOP@ntia.doc.gov]