The deadline for receipt of Distance Learning applications is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2008.

PTFP continues the same policies and procedures for distance learning applicants as last year. Distance Learning and Nonbroadcast Procedures/Policies in the Federal Funding Opportunity Notice. Policy Statement for Distance Learning Applicants. In 1991, PTFP issued a Policy Statement regarding Distance Learning projects and the improvement of non-broadcast facilities. The policies enunciated are still basic to NTIA thinking about projects proposed for PTFP funding. We reprint these excerpts to assist potential applicants in evaluating the potential for obtaining PTFP grant funding for: Educational and instructional projects Projects to expand or improve nonbroadcast services Broadcasting improvement and augmentation projects Equipment guidelines for projects with Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) transmission systems, satellite delivery, fiber optics and T1 interconnects. Guidelines for completing construction applications Guidelines for completing planning applications.