Some details on BTOP stimulus money « Blandin on Broadband

May 22, 2009

The Feds have supplied more information on the stimulus funding aka the Broadband Technology Opportunities Programs (BTOP) Recovery Plan. Well, by more I don’t mean a lot. They have outlined the timing:

Procurement for Grants Program Assistance Services March – June 2009
Award Contract for Grants Program Support June 2009
Preparation for Initial Solicitation for Proposals April – June 2009
Publish Notice of Funds Availability June 2009*
Initial Proposal Processing and Review Sept – Dec. 2009
Initial Grant Awards Made December 2009
Second Solicitation for Proposals Oct – Dec 2009
Third Solicitation for Proposals April – June 2010
All Awards to Be Made September 2010