Opportunity Information: Apply for 2011 001
Apply for 2011 001
- 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 "Public Telecommunications Facilities Program Notice of Application Closing Date" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.550 Public Telecommunications Facilities Planning and Construction.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2011 and posted on Feb 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) Notice of Application Closing Date (Funding Opportunity Number 2011-001) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce that supports the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities through matching grants. The program is designed to help communities expand and improve access to public telecommunications in practical, cost-effective ways, including both traditional broadcast solutions and non-broadcast technologies. The overall intent is to broaden service reach, improve the availability and capacity of public telecommunications services, and ensure that public TV and radio infrastructure can continue to serve the public effectively.
At the core of the opportunity are three main goals. First, PTFP aims to extend the delivery of public telecommunications service to as many people as possible, emphasizing approaches that achieve the broadest impact per dollar spent and that can incorporate a range of technologies. Second, the program prioritizes increasing public telecommunications services and facilities that are available to, operated by, and controlled by minorities and women, reflecting an equity and representation focus within the public media and telecommunications space. Third, it seeks to strengthen existing public television and radio stations so they can provide stronger, more reliable, and more capable public telecommunications services, which can include modernization, improved coverage, better production or transmission capacity, and other facility-related enhancements depending on project scope.
The grant supports activities categorized under “Other,” clarified as assistance for planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities. The assistance is provided as a grant, and recipients must meet a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds are intended to complement (not fully replace) local, state, or other non-federal investment in the project. The opportunity anticipated making around 100 awards, indicating a relatively broad distribution of grants across eligible applicants and project types, subject to competitiveness and program priorities.
Eligibility is geared toward organizations rather than individuals. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public, educational, governmental, and nonprofit entities, such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county and municipal governments, independent school districts, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category listing). More specifically, to apply for and receive a PTFP construction or planning grant, an applicant must fall into one of these types: a public or noncommercial educational broadcast station; a noncommercial telecommunications entity; a system of public telecommunications entities; a nonprofit foundation, corporation, institution, or association primarily organized for educational or cultural purposes; or a state, local, or Indian tribal government (including agencies and political or special purpose subdivisions). Individuals are explicitly ineligible.
Key administrative details in the announcement include a posted and creation date of February 3, 2011, with an application closing date of March 17, 2011 (the original and current closing dates match). The announcement was archived on March 18, 2011. The associated CFDA number is 11.550, listed as “Public Telecommunications Facilities Planning and Construction,” which is useful for tracking the program in federal assistance catalogs and related reporting or compliance contexts.
For applicants seeking more detailed program materials or who have trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice points to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) as an additional information source and provides a direct agency contact: Larry Dyer, Program Officer, at 202-482-1762.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) funding opportunity?
The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) Notice of Application Closing Date (Funding Opportunity Number 2011-001) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It supports the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities through matching grants.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The overall intent is to help communities expand and improve access to public telecommunications in practical, cost-effective ways. The program supports both traditional broadcast solutions and non-broadcast technologies, with an emphasis on broadening service reach, improving availability and capacity, and ensuring public TV and radio infrastructure can continue to serve the public effectively.
What kinds of projects or activities does this grant support?
This opportunity supports assistance for planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities. The opportunity categorizes supported activities under “Other,” clarified specifically as planning and construction-related assistance.
Is this a grant or another type of assistance?
This opportunity provides assistance in the form of a grant.
Does the grant require a match or cost share?
Yes. Recipients must meet a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Federal funds are intended to complement local, state, or other non-federal investment rather than fully replace it.
What are the program's main goals?
The notice describes three main goals:
- Extend the delivery of public telecommunications service to as many people as possible, prioritizing approaches that achieve the broadest impact per dollar spent and can incorporate a range of technologies.
- Increase public telecommunications services and facilities that are available to, operated by, and controlled by minorities and women.
- Strengthen existing public television and radio stations so they can provide stronger, more reliable, and more capable public telecommunications services (which may include modernization, improved coverage, and enhanced production or transmission capacity depending on project scope).
Are both broadcast and non-broadcast technologies eligible under this opportunity?
Yes. The program is designed to support practical, cost-effective solutions that include traditional broadcast solutions and non-broadcast technologies.
Who can apply for this funding?
Eligibility is geared toward organizations rather than individuals. Eligible applicant categories listed include public, educational, governmental, and nonprofit entities such as:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- County and municipal governments
- Independent school districts
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category listing)
What types of entities are specifically eligible for PTFP construction or planning grants?
To apply for and receive a PTFP construction or planning grant, the applicant must be one of the following types:
- A public or noncommercial educational broadcast station
- A noncommercial telecommunications entity
- A system of public telecommunications entities
- A nonprofit foundation, corporation, institution, or association primarily organized for educational or cultural purposes
- A state, local, or Indian tribal government (including agencies and political or special purpose subdivisions)
Can individuals apply for this opportunity?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible.
How many awards were anticipated under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making around 100 awards, indicating a relatively broad distribution of grants across eligible applicants and project types, subject to competitiveness and program priorities.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and it points applicants to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) for additional information.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2011-001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The associated CFDA number is 11.550, listed as “Public Telecommunications Facilities Planning and Construction.”
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the application dates?
The posted and creation date is February 3, 2011. The application closing date is March 17, 2011 (the original and current closing dates match).
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on March 18, 2011.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the announcement?
The notice provides an agency contact: Larry Dyer, Program Officer, at 202-482-1762.
What types of improvements does the program aim to support for existing public TV and radio stations?
The notice indicates the program seeks to strengthen existing public television and radio stations to provide stronger, more reliable, and more capable services. Examples mentioned include modernization, improved coverage, and better production or transmission capacity, depending on the project scope.
Does the program have an equity or representation focus?
Yes. One of the program's stated goals is to increase public telecommunications services and facilities that are available to, operated by, and controlled by minorities and women.
What is the overall approach the program encourages for spending?
The program emphasizes practical, cost-effective approaches that achieve the broadest impact per dollar spent and can incorporate a range of technologies.
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