Applications Due:
Mar 1, 2005
Completed applications must be received at the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program office no later than 6:00 p.m., EST, on Tuesday, March 1, 2005.
| total funding: |
$19,800,000 |
| max award: |
none |
| min award: |
none |
| cost sharing, matching: |
Yes |
| number of awards: |
100 |
| type of funding: |
Grant |
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 services to as many citizens as possible by the most cost-effective means, including use of broadcast and non-broadcast technologies;
(2) increase public telecommunications services and facilities available to, operated by, and controlled by minorities and women;
(3) strengthen the capability of existing public TV and radio stations to provide public telecommunications services to the public.
Who can apply:
Anyone/General Public
City Or Township Governments
County Governments
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
Independent School Districts
Minority Group
Native American Organization
Non-Government - General
Nonprofits Having A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Nonprofits That Do Not Have A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Other Private Institution/Organization
Private Institutions Of Higher Education
Private Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Profit Organization
Public And State Controlled Institutions Of Higher Education
Small Business (Less Than 500 Employees
Special District Governments
State (Includes District Of Columbia; Includes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)
U.S. Territories And Possessions (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Eligible functional categories:
Funding Sources:
Public Telecommunications Facilities_Planning and Construction
More Information:
Federal Agency Name: National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Department of Commerce
If you have problems accessing the full announcement, please contact:
Dyer, Larry
Address Info:
Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Public Telecommunications Facilities Program