Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)
The purposes of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is inactive and no longer funding projects. The purposes of BTOP were to accelerate broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas and to ensure that strategic institutions which are likely to create jobs or provide significant public benefits have broadband connections.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
11.557 Federal Agency/Office
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable. Authorization
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law No. 111-5. Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Beneficiary Eligibility
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Award Procedure
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 120 to 180 days. INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Appeals
Not applicable. Renewals
Not applicable. How are proposals selected?
Not applicable. How may assistance be used?
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. 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. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Progress reports and site visits. Auditing
Not applicable. Records
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Headquarters Office
Pandora Beasley-TimpsonU.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4228
Washington, DC 20230 US
pbeasley-timpson@ntia.doc.gov
Phone: 2024823590
Website Address
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/broadbandgrants/projects.html
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-0554-0-1-376 Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 16 FY 17 - INACTIVE - Funding for the BTOP program has ended. Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Program is currently inactive. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/compliance Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
