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The FY2014 Television Collaborative Bandwidth Optimization Program ("Bandwidth Program") is designed to encourage television stations receiving a Community Service Grant (CSG) in overlap coverage markets to cooperatively use their bandwidth in a more creative and efficient manner, by coordinating their broadcast services. The collaboration is expected to result in a more cost effective use of public television bandwidth, a reduction in station expenses, improved public service, and produce new sources of revenue.

In order to receive funding under this program, stations must demonstrate that they meet Bandwidth Program eligibility criteria and submit an application as detailed herein. All sums awarded under this program are also subject to the provisions of the FY2014 Television Community Service Grant General Provisions and Eligibility Criteria (CSG Program), and the terms defined therein are incorporated herein by reference. In the event the CSG Program is revised at any time during the term covering an award under the Bandwidth Program, said award shall be subject to the changed CSG Program provisions.

Application Submission

Application deadline is July 1, 2013. Email the completed application materials to TVBandwidth@cpb.org or mail completed application to:

Corporation for Public Broadcasting
401 Ninth Street NW
Washington, DC 20004-2129
Attention: Djinni Field, Project Officer

 

For questions or concerns, please email TVBandwidth@cpb.org or call 1-866-635-4747.