FIRST ROUND Broadband Application News
Notice of funding availability for broadband grants was published July 1, 2009. The first round of applications for the funds begins on July 7 with applications due on August 20 (date changed 8/13/09) by 4:00 p.m. CDT.
- Webinar, August 5 -- Nuts and Bolts a practical guide to completing BTOP application forms
- BIP/BTOP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) updated July 30/31
- Application Portal is here (Do NOT apply on Grants.Gov)
- Broadband Application Packets *Here*
- Webinar (July 22) is archived here
- GRANT GUIDELINES (.pdf) For Public Computing Center information see pages 61-87.
This page outlining the goals of the BTOP project highlights some of the project measures that may strengthen an application by being addressed in the application.
TLA has provided a draft document showing where the library community believes the funds can be used. Please be aware that this chart is not a statement of funds approved for libraries.
Official Sites
The official economic recovery web site.
Go here to get your organization ready to apply online for direct grants.
