The Federal government has released a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding and encouraged to apply.  Proposals are due August 14, 2009.

FREE WEBCAST

The National League of Cities is holding a free webcast on Thursday, July 9 at 2pm to educate prospective grant applicants about the process and requirements of the NOFA.  Register using this link: Live Webcast

DOWNLOAD THE NOFA

Organizations have been preparing for months to apply for this funding, but it is not too late to develop a concept for submission. The NOFA can be downloaded at http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/index.htm