What projects are eligible for PTFP Funds?
▪ Broadcast construction projects. PTFP funds broadcast projects that: ▫ Activate new public broadcasting stations or extend the service areas of existing stations. ▫ Replace old equipment at existing public broadcasting stations. ▫ Convert the transmission of a public television or radio station to digital broadcasting. ▪ Non-broadcast construction projects. Regarding nonbroadcast projects: ▫ PTFP funds nonbroadcast projects only if they activate new services or extend the service areas of existing facilities. ▫ PTFP is prohibited by law from funding projects that would improve (i.e., replace or augment) the equipment of already-operating nonbroadcast entities. ▫ You will find additional guidance on the improvement of nonbroadcast projects in “Program Policies for Distance Learning Applicants”. ▪ Planning projects. PTFP funds planning projects for broadcast and nonbroadcast purposes. ▫ Basic planning application requirements are the same as those for construction projects. ▫ Applicati
