Opportunity Information: Apply for 09 3009
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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 Television and Translator Upgrade Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2011 and posted on May 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2012 Completed applications must be received at NTIA no later than 5 p.m., Eastern Time, the first business day of each month (Closing Dates) through JULY 2,2012 or until funds are exhausted. Applications received after any of the monthly Closing Dates will be held until the next monthly grant round.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $44,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2,500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An eligible station is a low power television broadcast station, Class A television station, television translator station, or television booster station (1) that is itself broadcasting exclusively in analog format and (2) that has not converted from analog to digital operations prior to February 8, 2006. In order to qualify for the Upgrade Program, an eligible station must provide service to a rural community that is eligible under the Act.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Low Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program was a U.S. Department of Commerce grant opportunity (administered through NTIA) designed to help small television broadcasters serving rural areas pay for the transition from analog to digital service. Rather than funding new stations, it focused on reimbursing eligible existing low power TV operations for specific, documented upgrade expenses tied to converting an analog facility to digital. The program made an estimated total of $44,000,000 available and anticipated making about 2,500 awards. It was structured as a discretionary grant program, but functioned as reimbursement assistance, meaning stations would seek repayment for qualifying costs rather than receiving unrestricted funds up front.
Eligibility centered on certain types of broadcast facilities: low power television (LPTV) stations, Class A television stations, television translator stations, and television booster stations. To qualify, the station had to be broadcasting exclusively in analog format and could not have converted from analog to digital operations prior to February 8, 2006. A key additional requirement was that the station must provide service to a rural community that qualified under the governing law for the program. The opportunity listing indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving reimbursement.
The program offered two main reimbursement tracks with clear caps. Eligible stations could request up to $6,000 to digitally modify an existing analog low power television facility, which generally implies making limited changes to enable digital transmission while retaining some existing infrastructure. Alternatively, stations could request up to $20,000 to replace analog equipment with eligible digital equipment for an existing analog facility, which supports a more substantial equipment swap necessary for digital broadcasting. In both cases, the emphasis was on upgrading an existing analog operation, not expanding coverage or building a new facility.
Applications were accepted in rounds with specific deadlines. For the initial Priority Round, complete applications had to be received by NTIA no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 13, 2009. After that, beginning after August 10, 2009, the program moved to monthly grant rounds: applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the first business day of each month, and this monthly cycle continued as long as funds remained available. If an application arrived after a monthly closing date, it would be held for consideration in the next month’s round. The opportunity remained open under this rolling monthly deadline structure through July 2, 2012, or until the funding was exhausted, and it was later archived on July 3, 2012.
For reference, the funding opportunity was listed under Funding Opportunity Number 09 3009 and titled "Low Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program." The point of contact provided in the announcement was Larry Dyer, Program Officer, reachable at (202) 482-1762.
Low Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program (NTIA) - FAQs
What was the Low Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program?
The Low Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program was a U.S. Department of Commerce grant opportunity administered through NTIA. It was designed to help small television broadcasters serving rural areas pay for the transition from analog to digital service by reimbursing eligible, documented upgrade expenses.
What was the purpose of this grant program?
The program focused on supporting the conversion of existing analog low power TV operations to digital. It was not intended to fund new stations or unrelated projects; it emphasized reimbursing specific upgrade costs tied to converting an analog facility to digital service.
Was this grant program for new stations or existing stations?
It was for eligible existing low power television operations. The program did not fund the creation of new stations; it reimbursed qualifying costs for upgrading an existing analog facility to digital.
Which types of broadcast facilities were eligible to apply?
Eligibility centered on the following facility types:
- Low Power Television (LPTV) stations
- Class A television stations
- Television translator stations
- Television booster stations
Did the station have to be operating in analog to qualify?
Yes. To qualify, the station had to be broadcasting exclusively in analog format.
Could stations that already converted to digital apply?
No. The station could not have converted from analog to digital operations prior to February 8, 2006.
Did the station need to serve a rural area?
Yes. A key requirement was that the station must provide service to a rural community that qualified under the governing law for the program.
How did the funding work: upfront grants or reimbursement?
Although it was structured as a discretionary grant program, it functioned as reimbursement assistance. Stations would seek repayment for qualifying, documented costs rather than receiving unrestricted funds up front.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity listing indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving reimbursement.
How much funding was available overall?
The program made an estimated total of $44,000,000 available.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making about 2,500 awards.
What were the two main reimbursement tracks available under the program?
The program offered two primary reimbursement tracks:
- Up to $6,000 to digitally modify an existing analog low power television facility.
- Up to $20,000 to replace analog equipment with eligible digital equipment for an existing analog facility.
What does the "digitally modify" track cover (up to $6,000)?
This track generally refers to making limited modifications to enable digital transmission while retaining some existing infrastructure, with reimbursement capped at $6,000.
What does the "replace analog equipment" track cover (up to $20,000)?
This track supports a more substantial equipment swap by reimbursing eligible digital equipment purchases needed to replace analog equipment for an existing analog facility, with reimbursement capped at $20,000.
Could the funds be used to expand coverage or build a new facility?
The program emphasized upgrading an existing analog operation to digital. It was not aimed at expanding coverage or building a new facility.
When was the Priority Round deadline?
For the initial Priority Round, complete applications had to be received by NTIA no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 13, 2009.
What were the monthly application deadlines after the Priority Round?
Beginning after August 10, 2009, applications were accepted in monthly grant rounds. Applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the first business day of each month, and the monthly cycle continued as long as funds remained available.
What happened if an application arrived after a monthly closing date?
If an application arrived after a monthly closing date, it would be held for consideration in the next month's round.
How long did the rolling monthly deadline structure remain open?
The opportunity remained open under the rolling monthly deadline structure through July 2, 2012, or until the funding was exhausted.
When was the funding opportunity archived?
It was later archived on July 3, 2012.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 09 3009.
What was the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "Low Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program."
Who was the point of contact listed for the program?
The announcement listed Larry Dyer as the Program Officer.
How could applicants reach the listed point of contact?
The point of contact phone number provided was (202) 482-1762.
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