BIP/BTOP Lessons Learned Round One: Industry Research Report

BIP/BTOP Lessons Learned Round One

Published Date: October 2009

Published By: Mind Commerce Publishing

Page Count: 29

Order Code: R331-165

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Grant writers should focus on interweaving the disciplines of politics, engineering and economics to build a balanced and convincing application. Applicants are also cautioned to ensure all elements of their application cross check in terms of financial, subscriber and build-out projections. Federal authorities estimate the application requires 111 hours to compile, however, a successfully detailed application might require more time. Those considering applying for grants or loans in Round Two should not wait for Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) to be released. Some of the most time-consuming elements of the grant application (Attachments C and G, for example) can be started at any time and attention to detail here provides a foundation for rest of the application process. This report also warns of administrative details that should not be put off to the last minute thus causing a failure to make the application deadline.

Key Issues and Findings:

Indications are that there will be only one more round of BIP/BTOP applications
Readers will find this report invaluable in planning their BIP/BTOP application strategy
The primary lesson communicated is the need for time management and an interdisciplinary focus in constructing the grant application
The BIP and BTOP programs are unprecedented and may prove to be a once-in-a-career opportunity for many telecommunications professionals

Target Audience:

Grant writers and their investors
States and municipalities apply for BIP/BTOP funds
Any one considering applying for a BIP/BTOP grant or loan
Service providers requiring support for their grant writing strategy
Vendors supporting their customers to obtain grant funds for purchase of their products

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