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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION (NTIA) TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (TOP) FISCAL YEAR 2001 GRANT COMPETITION
TARGETED FIELDS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS: All non-profit entities (including community-based organizations, non-profit health care providers, public health institutions, schools, libraries, museums, colleges, universities, public safety providers) and state, local, and tribal governments. Although individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply, they may participate as project partners.
PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Technology Opportunities Program or "TOP" (formerly called TIIAP) promotes the widespread availability and use of digital network technologies in the public and non-profit sectors. To accomplish this objective, TOP provides matching grants to non-profit entities and state, local and tribal governments for model projects that demonstrate innovative uses of digital network technologies in underserved communities. For FY 2001, the emphasis is on projects that develop and use network technologies. For this competition, TOP is especially interested in projects that involve:- broadband technologies- mobile wireless communication technologies- empowering end users to become active contributors to the development, modification, and expansion of shared information resources- emerging data-sharing techniques- sustainable strategies to pool community demand to support widespread availability of digital network services.
Approximately $42.5 million is available in FY 2001. An applicant may request up to a total of $900,000 in funds from NTIA for a project period of up to three years. Successful applicants will have between 12 and 36 months to complete their projects.
There is a matching funds requirement and applicants must document the capacity to supply matching funds. Matching funds may be in the form of cash or in-kind contributions. NTIA will supply up to 50% of the total project cost, unless the applicant can document extraordinary circumstances warranting a grant of up to 75%. Generally, Federal funds may not be used as matching funds. Please refer to the Grant Application Kit for full matching details.
RESTRICTIONS: There are limitations on Project Scope. All networks and services proposed for TOP support must be interactive. Types of projects not supported by TOP are listed in the Application Kit.
TO APPLY: Application materials (Application Kit), guidelines, and an FAQ section may be accessed from the program Web site.
DUE DATE: March 22, 2001 is the receipt date for applications to this competition.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen J. Downs, TOP Director
1401 Constitution Ave., NW Room 4092
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: (202) 482-2048
FAX: (202) 501-5136
E-mail: TOP@ntia.doc.gov
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