OpportunityTitle: Public Telecommunications Facilities Program Notice of Application Closing Date
CategoryExplanation: The Public Telecommunications facilities Program (PTFP) assists, through matching grants, in the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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.
Description: The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) assists, through matching grants, in the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities in order to: (1) extend delivery of service to as many citizens as possible by the most cost-effective means, including the use of broadcast and non-broadcast technologies; (2) increase public telecommunications services and facilities available to, operated by, and controlled by minorities and women; and (3)strengthen the capability of existing public TV and radio stations to provide public telecommunications services to the public.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PTFP Program Officer
GrantorContactText: Larry Dyer &lt;br/&gt;Program Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-482-1762