TODAY IS:
STEPS IN PREPARING A PTFP APPLICATION
The following information will provide you with detailed guidance for preparing your PTFP grant application.
| 1. | READ the Federal Funding Opportunity Notice for the FY 2009 grant round. |
The following sections of the Notice are of particular interest:
Radio Television Nonbroadcast/Distance Learning PTFP Priorities Eligible Applicants Matching Funds Requirements
Alert: Non-Broadcast Applicants: Read the Policy Statement which applies to the FY 2009 Grant Cycle.
| 2. | Use the following table to: |
(1) Identify your project,
(2) select the PTFP Priority under which you request your application be reviewed, and
(3) review the six Evaluation Criteria you must address in your application.
| Type of Projects (view examples and corresponding PTFP Priorities) |
Guidelines for Completing Application |
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| BROADCAST |
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| Broadcast Activation or Extension | CONTRUCTION application guidelines PLANNING application guidelines |
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| Replace, Improve, or Augment Equipment | CONSTRUCTION application guidelines |
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| Digital Conversion (Broadcast other) Radio TV |
TELEVISION application guidelines RADIO applicantion guidelines |
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| NONBROADCAST |
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| Nonbroadcast Activation or Extension | CONSTRUCTION application guidelines PLANNING application guidelines |
| 3. | SELECT equipment and pricing from the PTFP Equipment Lists for typical Radio, Television and Nonbroadcast projects. Applicants should also refer to the List of Eligible and Ineligible Equipment. |
| 4. | PREPARE your Narrative and Exhibits using the Criteria/Guidelines suggested for your type of project selected in item #2. |
| 5. | COMPLETE the PTFP Application Form. |
The official PTFP Application Form expires December 31, 2009; no previous edition may be used.
Many parts of the application can be completed using the On-Line Fillable Form. It provides instructions for each question, automatic review for completeness, and checks all math.
The Application Form is also available as a PDF file for download. PTFP does not accept facsimile or email applications.
| 6. | SEND a copy of the first two pages of your application to your State Single Point of Contact and State Telecommunications Agency, if your state has these offices. |
| 7. | ASSEMBLE the application materials so the review panel can easily locate information in your application. |
| 8. | SIGN, DATE and SEND your application so it is received at PTFP by the Closing Date, December 18, 2008, 5:00 p.m. |
