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Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)
Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2019: No Current Data Available
The Department of Commerce fosters and promotes the nation's economic development and technological advancement through vigilance in international trade policy, domestic business policy and growth, and promoting economic progress at all levels.
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority | $ 119,842,302 | 2010-09-01 | 2020-07-31 | |
| Executive Office Of The State Of Mississippi | $ 70,055,000 | 2010-08-01 | 2020-06-30 | |
| New Jersey Department Of Treasury | $ 39,638,152 | 2010-08-01 | 2016-09-30 | |
| Adams County Communications Center, Inc. | $ 10,321,959 | 2010-09-01 | 2016-06-30 | |
| Govnet, Inc | $ 38,897,671 | 2010-09-01 | 2016-06-30 | |
| Eagle-net Alliance | $ 100,635,190 | 2010-09-30 | 2015-12-31 | |
| Information Technology, New Mexico Department Of | $ 38,699,997 | 2010-08-01 | 2015-12-31 | |
| Ronan Telephone Company | $ 13,796,640 | 2010-09-01 | 2015-09-30 | |
| Nevada Hospital Association | $ 19,643,717 | 2010-08-01 | 2015-09-30 | |
| Charlotte, City Of | $ 16,702,490 | 2010-08-01 | 2015-09-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Competitive grants under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program were awarded to: (1) provide access to broadband service to U. S. consumers in unserved areas; (2) provide improved access to broadband in underserved areas; (3) provide broadband support and services to strategic institutions; (4) improve broadband access by public safety agencies; and (5) stimulate broadband demand, economic growth, and job creation.
Competitive grants under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program were awarded to: (1) provide access to broadband service to U. S. consumers in unserved areas; (2) provide improved access to broadband in underserved areas; (3) provide broadband support and services to strategic institutions; (4) improve broadband access by public safety agencies; and (5) stimulate broadband demand, economic growth, and job creation.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Beneficiary Eligibility
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.' An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Award Procedures
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law No. 111-5.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 120 to 180 days. INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Appeals
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Renewals
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not Applicable.
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-0554-0-1-376.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 17 Not Separately Identifiable; FY 18 Not Separately Identifiable; and FY 19 Not Separately Identifiable - INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None. INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended.
Headquarters Office
Douglas Kinkoph U.S. Department of Commerce NTIA, BroadbandUSA 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4887, Washington, District of Columbia 20230 Email: DKinkoph@ntia.doc.gov Phone: (202) 482-4186
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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