Notification of Funds Available (NOFA)
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has populated its website with details regarding broadband stimulus programs. The full text of the NOFA is here. The Washington Office is reviewing all updates and will continue to provide details as we receive them. The latest details are as follows:
- You may download an application for review, beginning July 7.
- RUS and NTIA encourage electronic filing, beginning July 31.
- Applicants requesting more than $1 million in assistance must file electronically.
- Applicants whose authorized representatives are individuals with disabilities may submit a paper application irrespective of the funding size of their request.
- Applicants who are requesting less than $1 million in assistance may forego electronic filing if this would impose a hardship.
- Electronic applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 20, 2009.
- Paper submissions must be postmarked no later than August 14, 2009, or hand-delivered no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on August 14, 2009.
You can also download a copy of the e-Copernicus slide deck in PowerPoint format here and in PDF here.
Government Agency Links
The NOFA indicates that applications that incorporate other government agencies into its project will receive more points. Below are some links you may find useful to that effect.Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education slide show on guiding principles and funding availability for ARRA programsDepartment of Labor
Education Recovery and Reinvestment Center includes a link to the draft application for the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund and information on the assurances
U.S. Department of Labor announced funding for employment and training programs under ARRAFCC
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Wagner-Peyser funding under ARRA
National Association of Counties
National Conference of State Legislatures
National Governors Association
Office of Budget and Management
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