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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
wishes to remind everyone that the end of old-fashioned
analog TV service is fast approaching. The final
date for conversion from analog to digital TV
is February 17, 2009. In support of the FCC’s
outreach effort, we have included this link,
which will provide every consumer with what
they need to know about this important development:
www.dtv.gov.
2009 Public Television Digital Transition
Grant Program
These grants
assist Public Television Stations serving substantial
rural populations in transitioning to digital
broadcast television transmission, as mandated
by the Federal Communications Commission. Grant
funds may be used to acquire and install facilities
and software necessary for the transition. Grant
funds may also be used for associated engineering
and environmental studies.
RUS
published an Interim Final Rule for this Program
on January 20, 2006. [.PDF]
RUS published a Final Rule
for this Program on August 7, 2007. [.PDF]
2009 General Information
- Application Deadline is February 18, 2009
- Exact funding amount will be determined at a future date once a final appropriations bill has been passed. The maximum amount per public television
station is $750,000.
- The
Notice of Solicitation of Applications was published on November 20, 2008
[Federal Register ] [.pdf]
How to Apply
Download
the Program’s Application Guide and Toolkit.
The Guide will help you prepare a scorable application.
Please follow it exactly. The Toolkit contains
the forms and certifications that comprise part
of an application.
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2009 Public
Television Application Guide [.pdf]
- 2009
Public Television Toolkit [.pdf]
Contact Information
For DTV questions, please
contact rd-ptv.digital@wdc.usda.gov
Petra
Schultze: 202-690-4493
Gary
Allan: 202-690-4493
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