Grant Guidelines for the RECOVERY ACT BROADBAND ...

Description of BTOP Project Purpose (BTOP Applicants Only)
(Questions #9, #10, and #11)
9. BTOP Statutory Purpose: Please indicate which statutory purposes – as designated for the
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program from the Recovery Act – you are addressing with
this proposal. (Check all that apply. One is required.)
Provide access to broadband service to consumers residing in “unserved” areas of
the United States
Provide improved access to broadband service to consumers residing in
“underserved” areas of the United States
Provide broadband education, awareness, training, access, equipment, and
support to –
o Schools, libraries, medical and healthcare providers, community colleges and
other institutions of higher education, and other community support
organizations by or through these organizations
o Organizations and agencies that provide outreach, access, equipment, and
support services to facilitate greater use of broadband service by lowincome,
unemployed, aged, and otherwise vulnerable populations
o Job‐creating strategic facilities located within a State‐designated economic
zone, Economic Development District designated by the Department of
Commerce, Renewal Community or Empowerment Zone designated by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, or Enterprise Community
designated by the Department of Agriculture
Improve access to, and use of, broadband service by public safety agencies
Stimulate the demand for broadband, economic growth, and job creation
You should check all the statutory purposes your project is intended to address, and there is a
minimum requirement to address at least one of the BTOP purposes. Your response should be
consistent with your narrative in Question #10.
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