National Telecommunications and Information Administration Grants Programs
About
NTIA administers grant programs that further the deployment and use of broadband and other technologies in America, laying the groundwork for sustainable economic growth; improved education, public safety, and health care; and the advancement of other national priorities.
The agency managed two broadband grant programs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and the State Broadband Initiative (SBI) (formerly called the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program). NTIA monitors an investment of approximately $4 billion in projects throughout the United States to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure, enhance and expand public computer centers, encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service, and promote statewide broadband planning and data collection activities. The State Broadband Initiative was also responsible for creation and maintenance of the National Broadband Map.
The State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP) is a $121.5 million formula-based, matching grant program administered by NTIA. The program is designed to assist regional, state, local, and tribal government entities as they plan for a nationwide public safety broadband network.
The SLIGP 2.0 round of grants provides up to $43.4 million in matching grant funds to provide continued support to States and territories as they further plan for NPSBN deployment and public safety user adoption in the post-State Plan period.
The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 directed NTIA to establish a program to review applications for spectrum leasing rights and Radio Access Network construction funds for any state seeking to opt-out of FirstNet’s plan for deployment of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network within its boundaries. NTIA’s grant program is called the State Alternative Plan Program (SAPP). By opting-out, a state is seeking permission to deploy its own RAN, which must connect to and interoperate with the nationwide network.
In addition, NTIA continues to monitor the following:
- Previously awarded grants from the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP), which was terminated by Congress in fiscal year 2011. This program has helped public broadcasting stations and other organizations construct facilities to bring educational and cultural programs to the American public.
- The Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program, helped first responders better communicate during disasters. NTIA, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, awarded nearly $1 billion to fund projects nationwide. Program funding ended September 30, 2012.
- The Low Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program (LPTV), which helps operators of analog low-power television stations in eligible rural communities to upgrade their facilities to digital broadcast capacity.
- A grant to the Metropolitan Television Alliance to deploy and maintain a temporary digital television broadcast system in the New York metropolitan area.
- Grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and NTIA to the states and U.S. territories to improve 911 services.
- A grant to the Public Broadcasting System as part of the Warning Alert and Response Network.
Services Provided
Broadband delivery technologies
- Communications including the internet and broadband
- Hybrid fiber coax broadband systems
- Networks architecture and design
- Broadband satellite systems
- Wireless/Cellular/5G
Broadband focus/topic area
- Internet of things
- Precision agriculture
- Marketing/Adoption
- Security/Privacy
- Smart government/smart infrastructure systems
- Social and economic impacts of broadband
- Communications including the internet and broadband
- Hybrid fiber coax broadband systems
- Networks architecture and design
- Broadband satellite systems
- Wireless/Cellular/5G
Broadband applications
- Precision agriculture
- Internet of things
- Smart government/smart infrastructure systems
Broadband utilization
- Social and economic impacts of broadband
- Marketing/Adoption
- Security/Privacy
Bryan Boots
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
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