Opportunity Information: Apply for RDUP 09 01 PTV
Apply for RDUP 09 01 PTV
- The Utilities Programs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA Rural Development Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.861 Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 24, 2008 and posted on Nov 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Public Television Stations
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Rural Development Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number RDUP 09 01 PTV) is a discretionary grant program run through USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs. Its purpose is to help public television stations that serve substantial rural populations complete the Federal Communications Commission mandated shift from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting. In practical terms, the program is designed to reduce the financial burden on rural-serving stations as they modernize their broadcast infrastructure so viewers in rural communities can continue to receive reliable public television service during and after the national digital transition.
Grant funds under this opportunity can be used for a wide range of transition-related needs. Eligible uses include acquiring and installing broadcast facilities and software required to implement digital transmission, along with equipment that supports local content creation (local origination) and the day-to-day management of programming. The funding may also cover necessary supporting work tied to the upgrade, including associated engineering studies and environmental studies, which are often required when installing or modifying transmission equipment and related facilities.
Eligibility is limited to public television stations. The opportunity listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide a formal match as a condition of receiving funds. The program anticipated making about 15 awards, with an award ceiling of $750,000 per grant. The listing shows an award floor of $0, meaning no minimum award amount is specified. While the opportunity record displays estimated total program funding as $0, it also explains that total funding would be provided once a formal notice of funding availability was published in the Federal Register, and that the posting itself was based on a Federal Register notice soliciting applications.
Key dates in the published record show the opportunity was posted and created on November 24, 2008, with an application closing date of February 18, 2009, and an archive date of March 20, 2009. The program is associated with CFDA number 10.861, labeled Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program, and the funding activity category is described as public television station digital transition.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Petra Schultze, Financial Analyst, at (202) 690-4493.
FAQs: USDA Rural Development Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program (RDUP 09 01 PTV)
What is the USDA Rural Development Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program?
It is a discretionary grant program administered through USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs to help public television stations that serve substantial rural populations complete the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated transition from analog to digital broadcasting.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to reduce the financial burden on rural-serving public television stations as they modernize their broadcast infrastructure, so people in rural communities can continue receiving reliable public television service during and after the national digital transition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public television stations.
Do applicants need to serve rural communities to fit the program intent?
Yes. The program is specifically designed for public television stations that serve substantial rural populations and is focused on maintaining reliable public television service for rural communities through the digital transition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RDUP 09 01 PTV.
Is this grant competitive or formula-based?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program, which indicates awards are made based on an application process rather than a formula allocation.
What types of projects or costs can grant funds be used for?
Grant funds can be used for a wide range of digital transition-related needs, including acquiring and installing broadcast facilities and software required for digital transmission, equipment that supports local content creation (local origination), and equipment for the day-to-day management of programming.
Can funds be used for engineering studies related to the upgrade?
Yes. The grant may cover associated engineering studies tied to installing or modifying transmission equipment and related facilities.
Can funds be used for environmental studies required for transmission upgrades?
Yes. The funding may also cover environmental studies that are often required when installing or modifying transmission equipment and related facilities.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or a matching contribution?
No. The opportunity listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a formal match as a condition of receiving funds.
How many awards were expected to be made under this opportunity?
The program anticipated making about 15 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $750,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The listing shows an award floor of $0, which means no minimum award amount is specified in the opportunity record.
What was the estimated total program funding amount?
The opportunity record displays estimated total program funding as $0. The record also explains that total funding would be provided once a formal notice of funding availability was published in the Federal Register, and that the posting itself was based on a Federal Register notice soliciting applications.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The key dates in the published record show it was posted and created on November 24, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date shown in the record is February 18, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is March 20, 2009.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 10.861, labeled Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is described as public television station digital transition.
Which USDA office administers this program?
The program is run through USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Petra Schultze, Financial Analyst.
What is the contact phone number for assistance?
The phone number provided is (202) 690-4493.
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