Opportunity Information: Apply for 3008
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- The Department of Commerce in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Low Power Digital to Analog Conversion Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2009 and posted on Nov 13, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3,500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible low power television station means a low power television broadcast station, Class A television station, television translator station, or television booster station which needs a digital to analog conversion device to convert the incoming digital signal of its corresponding full power television station to analog format for transmission on the low power television station s analog channel (1) that is itself broadcasting exclusively in analog format and (2) that has not purchased a digital to analog conversion device prior to the date of enactment of the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. (February 8, 2006)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Low Power Digital to Analog Conversion Program (Funding Opportunity Number 3008) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce to help certain low power television services stay on the air during the digital television transition. Its basic purpose is to reimburse an eligible station for the cost of buying a digital-to-analog conversion device. That device lets a low power station that is still transmitting in analog take in the digital signal from its corresponding full power station and convert it back into analog so the low power station can continue to transmit on its existing analog channel.
The program is rooted in federal law, specifically Section 3008 of Title III, Digital Television Transition and Public Safety, within Public Law 109-171 (the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005), enacted February 8, 2006. In practical terms, it was designed to address a gap created by the nationwide DTV changeover: full power stations moved to digital signals, but many low power and translator-type stations remained analog-only for a period and needed a relatively simple piece of equipment to keep rebroadcasting the full power programming to their local communities.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. An "eligible low power television station" includes low power TV broadcast stations, Class A television stations, television translator stations, and television booster stations, but only if they meet specific conditions. The station must (1) be broadcasting exclusively in analog format and (2) need a digital-to-analog conversion device to convert the incoming digital signal of its corresponding full power television station into an analog format for retransmission on the low power station's analog channel. In addition, the station must not have purchased a digital-to-analog conversion device before the enactment date of the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 (February 8, 2006). In other words, the funding is aimed at stations that had not already bought the equipment before the law took effect and that are still operating on analog transmission but must accept digital input from a full power counterpart.
Funding levels in the announcement indicate an estimated total program funding amount of $3,500,000, with an expectation of about 3,500 awards. The award amount is fixed: both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $1,000, meaning each approved grant is for $1,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, so applicants are not required to contribute a specified portion of the project cost as a condition of receiving the grant, although the grant is described as compensation toward the cost of the conversion device, implying the device could cost more than the grant amount depending on the station's specific equipment needs and procurement.
Key dates in the public listing include an initial posted date of November 13, 2007, and a later creation date of February 13, 2009. The original closing date was February 17, 2009, and the closing date shown as current was June 12, 2009, with an archive date of June 13, 2009. These dates reflect the window during which stations could apply for reimbursement under the program as published in the federal funding system at the time.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listing provides a direct point of contact: Larry Dyer, Program Officer, at (202) 482-1762.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Low Power Digital to Analog Conversion Program (Funding Opportunity Number 3008)?
The Low Power Digital to Analog Conversion Program (Funding Opportunity Number 3008) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It was created to help certain low power television services stay on the air during the digital television (DTV) transition by reimbursing eligible stations for the cost of purchasing a digital-to-analog conversion device.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The program's basic purpose is to reimburse an eligible station for the cost of buying a digital-to-analog conversion device. This device allows a low power station that is still transmitting in analog to receive a digital signal from its corresponding full power station and convert it back into analog so the low power station can continue broadcasting on its existing analog channel.
Which federal law created or authorized this program?
The program is rooted in federal law: Section 3008 of Title III, Digital Television Transition and Public Safety, within Public Law 109-171 (the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005). The law was enacted on February 8, 2006.
Why was this program needed during the DTV transition?
As full power stations transitioned to digital signals nationwide, many low power and translator-type stations remained analog-only for a period. Those analog-only stations needed a relatively straightforward piece of equipment to keep rebroadcasting full power programming to their local communities once the incoming signal from the full power station became digital.
What types of stations can be considered an "eligible low power television station" under this program?
An "eligible low power television station" includes the following types of services, as long as they meet the program's specific conditions: low power TV broadcast stations, Class A television stations, television translator stations, and television booster stations.
What are the key eligibility conditions a station must meet?
Eligibility is narrowly defined. To qualify, a station must meet these conditions described in the opportunity:
- The station must be broadcasting exclusively in analog format.
- The station must need a digital-to-analog conversion device to convert the incoming digital signal of its corresponding full power television station into analog for retransmission on the low power station's analog channel.
- The station must not have purchased a digital-to-analog conversion device before February 8, 2006 (the enactment date of the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005).
Does a station qualify if it is not exclusively analog?
Based on the eligibility conditions stated in the opportunity, the station must be broadcasting exclusively in analog format to be eligible.
Does a station qualify if it does not need to convert an incoming digital signal from a corresponding full power station?
Based on the description provided, the station must need the digital-to-analog conversion device specifically to convert the incoming digital signal of its corresponding full power television station into analog for retransmission on the low power station's analog channel.
Is a station eligible if it bought the conversion device before February 8, 2006?
No. The opportunity states that the station must not have purchased a digital-to-analog conversion device before February 8, 2006. The funding is aimed at stations that had not already bought the equipment before the law took effect.
What costs does the program reimburse?
The program is designed to reimburse an eligible station for the cost of buying a digital-to-analog conversion device. The description focuses on that device as the reimbursable item because it enables continued analog retransmission of programming received digitally from a corresponding full power station.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The announcement indicates an estimated total program funding amount of $3,500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The funding listing indicates an expectation of about 3,500 awards.
What is the grant amount per award?
The award amount is fixed. Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $1,000, meaning each approved grant is for $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required, so applicants are not required to contribute a specified portion of the project cost as a condition of receiving the grant.
Does the $1,000 grant necessarily cover the entire cost of the device?
The grant is described as compensation toward the cost of the conversion device, which implies the device could cost more than $1,000 depending on a station's specific equipment needs and procurement.
What are the key dates shown for this funding opportunity?
The public listing provides multiple dates associated with the opportunity, including:
- Initial posted date: November 13, 2007
- Creation date shown: February 13, 2009
- Original closing date: February 17, 2009
- Closing date shown as current: June 12, 2009
- Archive date: June 13, 2009
Who administers this discretionary grant program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listing provides a direct point of contact for assistance: Larry Dyer, Program Officer.
What is the contact phone number for the program officer listed?
The phone number provided for Larry Dyer, Program Officer, is (202) 482-1762.
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