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The application closing deadline for the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is extended until 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on August 20, 2009, for any electronic applications pending as of 5 p.m. ET on August 14, 2009. There are no changes to the filing instructions for paper applications.
To take advantage of the extension, an applicant must, by 5 pm on August 14, 2009, take the following steps:
Log into the Easygrants® System at www.broadbandusa.gov;
Select “Start a new application” under “Apply for a new grant/loan;”
Select one of the two choices for available funding opportunities;
Select “Continue;” and
Select “ok” when prompted “Are you sure you want to apply for the program.”