It is essential to a successful application to thoroughly read and understand the Round 16 application Guidelines (PDF). Before beginning your application pay particular attention to those sections of the Guidelines applicable to your project category.
1. Where can I find information on the Digital Distribution Fund Round 16 grant program?
Visit www.cpb.org and select Digital Distribution Fund Round 16. Here you'll find the Guidelines' explaining the grant round.
2. How do I submit my application?
All applications must be submitted via the online application system. To access the online application you will need a username and password unique to your stations' licensee.
3. How do I obtain a username and password for the online application?
To access the online application you will need a username and password unique to your stations' licensee. The "Licensee Official" and the "Head of Grantee" of each licensee, as they are identified in the CPB ISIS system, will receive emails describing the process for obtaining passwords. If you have not received this information by December 16, 2010, please contact us at ddf@cpb.org. Once you verify your identity and obtain a password, you will be given a link to the online application.
4. Where can I find the required application templates?
The templates described in the Guidelines are available for download from within the online application or by visiting www.cpb.org and selecting Digital Distribution Fund Round 16. On the right-hand sidebar select Application Templates.
5. Will there be another DDF grant round in the future?
Stations should consider that this may be the last opportunity to receive DDF funding.
6. Who do I contact with questions regarding the guideline or the application process?
All questions related to the DDF Round 16 should be directed to the TV Digital Grants Manager, Tracy Locke-Kitt (ddf@cpb.org or 202.879.9816).
7. What are the funding levels for DDF Round 16?
As of February 23, 2011, CPB modifies the funding for DDF R16 as follows:
- Full replacement of existing analog translators: Based on the availability of funds, CPB may provide up to 90% of the project cost, with a cap of up to $85,000 (whichever is less). Applicants must provide matching funds (from non-federal sources) of not less than 10% of the total project costs.
- Digital modifications of existing analog translators: Based on the availability of funds, CPB may provide up to 75% of the project cost, with a cap of up to $20,000 (whichever is less). Applicants must provide matching funds (from non-federal sources) of not less than 25% of the total project costs.
8. What do I do if the budget and equipment list I downloaded does not reflect the new funding levels?
If you are submitting your application on or before February 28, 2011, after receipt of the application materials CPB staff will contact you with a corrected document.
If you are submitting your application after February 28, 2011, you will need to download and use the updated template. In the instructions this document will state “Modified on February 23, 2011.”