Opportunity Information: Apply for 0660 ZA28
Apply for 0660 ZA28
- The Department of Commerce in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.557 Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 3, 2010 and posted on Jul 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2010 NTIA has granted a limited extension of time to file infrastructure applications. Specifically, applicants for BTOP Comprehensive Community Infrastructure projects will have until 5 p.m. EDT, March 26th to file their applications to NTIA. Applications in NTIAs two other project categories Public Computer Centers and Sustainable Broadband Adoption remain due at 5 p.m. EDT, March 15th.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,600,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 300 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The following entities are eligible to apply for assistance (1) States, local governments, or any agency, subdivision, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof (2) The District of Columbia (3) A territory or possession of the United States (4) An Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b) (5) A native Hawaiian organization (6) a non profit foundation, a non profit corporation, a non profit institution, or a non profit association (7) other non profit entities (8) for profit corporations (9) limited liability companies and (10) cooperative or mutual organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Act Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) was a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Its core purpose was to invest federal stimulus funding into broadband in ways that would both close connectivity gaps and support broader economic recovery goals, especially job creation and longer-term economic growth. BTOP focused on three main tracks: building or expanding broadband infrastructure in places that lacked adequate service (unserved and underserved areas), improving broadband capacity and access at public computer centers (such as libraries or community facilities), and promoting sustainable broadband adoption so that more households and communities could actually use and benefit from broadband over time.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 0660-ZA28; CFDA 11.557) anticipated making roughly 300 awards, backed by an estimated total funding pool of about $2.6 billion. Awards were sizable, with individual grants ranging from a $500,000 floor up to a $150,000,000 ceiling, reflecting the program's emphasis on both large infrastructure builds and substantial community access and adoption initiatives. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants generally needed to contribute some portion of project costs from non-federal sources, a design meant to increase local buy-in and extend the impact of federal dollars.
Eligibility was broad and intentionally inclusive to allow many kinds of entities to lead or partner on broadband projects. Eligible applicants included states, local governments and their subdivisions or instrumentalities, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and possessions, federally recognized Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, a range of nonprofit entities (foundations, corporations, institutions, associations, and other nonprofits), and private-sector organizations including for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and cooperative or mutual organizations. This wide eligibility aligned with BTOP's practical reality: broadband deployment and adoption often require coordination across public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders, and different communities may be best served by different lead applicants.
In terms of timing, the announcement was originally posted July 2, 2009, with an original closing date of August 14, 2009, and later a current closing date of March 15, 2010. NTIA provided a limited extension specifically for infrastructure applications under the Comprehensive Community Infrastructure category, allowing those applicants to submit until 5 p.m. EDT on March 26, while applications for the other two categories (Public Computer Centers and Sustainable Broadband Adoption) remained due by 5 p.m. EDT on March 15. The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2010. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a point of contact: Larry Dyer, Program Officer, at 877-508-8364.
BTOP (Recovery Act Broadband Technology Opportunities Program) - FAQ
What is the Recovery Act Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)?
BTOP was a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
What was the main purpose of BTOP?
The core purpose was to invest federal stimulus funding into broadband to close connectivity gaps while supporting broader economic recovery goals, particularly job creation and longer-term economic growth.
What agency ran BTOP?
BTOP was run by NTIA within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
What were the main project categories or tracks under BTOP?
BTOP focused on three main tracks: (1) broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, (2) public computer centers (such as libraries or community facilities) to improve broadband capacity and access, and (3) sustainable broadband adoption efforts to increase meaningful use of broadband over time.
What does BTOP mean by investing in broadband infrastructure?
The program supported building or expanding broadband infrastructure, especially in places that lacked adequate broadband service (unserved and underserved areas).
What kinds of sites were included as Public Computer Centers?
Public computer centers included places such as libraries and other community facilities where broadband capacity and access could be improved for public use.
What is meant by Sustainable Broadband Adoption?
Sustainable broadband adoption refers to efforts intended to increase ongoing broadband use so that more households and communities can actually use and benefit from broadband over time.
How many awards were anticipated under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making roughly 300 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for BTOP under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding pool was about $2.6 billion.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual grants ranged from a minimum of $500,000 to a maximum of $150,000,000.
Why were BTOP grant amounts potentially so large?
The stated award range reflected an emphasis on both major infrastructure builds and substantial initiatives related to community access and broadband adoption.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing (matching) was required, meaning applicants generally needed to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources.
Why did the program require matching funds?
The matching requirement was described as a way to increase local buy-in and extend the impact of federal dollars.
Who was eligible to apply for BTOP funding?
Eligibility was broad and included states, local governments and their subdivisions or instrumentalities, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and possessions, federally recognized Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofit entities (including foundations, corporations, institutions, associations, and other nonprofits), and private-sector organizations including for-profit corporations, LLCs, and cooperative or mutual organizations.
Could for-profit companies apply?
Yes. Private-sector organizations, including for-profit corporations and limited liability companies, were listed as eligible applicants.
Could nonprofits apply?
Yes. A range of nonprofit entities were eligible, including foundations, nonprofit corporations, institutions, associations, and other nonprofit entities.
Could tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations were included in the eligible applicant types.
Could local and state governments apply?
Yes. States, local governments, and their subdivisions or instrumentalities were eligible, along with the District of Columbia and U.S. territories and possessions.
When was the funding opportunity originally posted?
The announcement was originally posted on July 2, 2009.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was August 14, 2009.
What was the later (current) closing date stated in the notice?
The notice listed a current closing date of March 15, 2010.
Were any application deadlines extended beyond March 15, 2010?
Yes. NTIA provided a limited extension for infrastructure applications under the Comprehensive Community Infrastructure category, allowing submission until 5 p.m. EDT on March 26 (2010).
Did the March 26 extension apply to all BTOP categories?
No. The extension applied specifically to infrastructure applications under Comprehensive Community Infrastructure. Applications for the other two categories (Public Computer Centers and Sustainable Broadband Adoption) remained due by 5 p.m. EDT on March 15.
What time were applications due on the deadline dates?
Deadlines were specified as 5 p.m. EDT for the relevant due dates (March 15 for Public Computer Centers and Sustainable Broadband Adoption; March 26 for the limited infrastructure extension under Comprehensive Community Infrastructure).
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this BTOP notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 0660-ZA28.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity was 11.557.
Who was listed as the contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact: Larry Dyer, Program Officer.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number listed was 877-508-8364.
Why did BTOP emphasize broad eligibility and varied applicant types?
The program description noted that broadband deployment and adoption often require coordination across public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders, and that different communities may be best served by different lead applicants.
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