The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) offers matching grants to support the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities. This grant is designed to achieve several key objectives. Firstly, it aims to broaden the reach of public telecommunications services to more citizens using cost-effective broadcast and non-broadcast technologies. Secondly, it seeks to expand public telecommunications services and facilities that are available to, operated by, and controlled by minority and women’s groups. Finally, the program endeavors to enhance the capacity of existing public television and radio stations to deliver essential public telecommunications services to their communities. The program focuses on infrastructure development to ensure equitable access and robust public media.
Opportunity ID: 68153
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2011-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Telecommunications Facilities Program Notice of Application Closing Date |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Public Telecommunications facilities Program (PTFP) assists, through matching grants, in the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.550 — Public Telecommunications Facilities Planning and Construction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Larry Dyer
Program Officer Phone 202-482-1762 Email:ldyer@ntia.doc.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Larry Dyer Program Officer Phone 202-482-1762 Email: ldyer@ntia.doc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.550 | PKG00030630 | Feb 03, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
68153 SF424-2.0.pdf
68153 Project-1.1.pdf
68153 Other-1.1.pdf
68153 PTFP5_Inventory-1.0.pdf
68153 PTFP_EligibleEquipment-1.0.pdf
68153 CD511-1.1.pdf
68153 SF424A-1.0.pdf
68153 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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