USDA Rural Digital Conference Call
On July 6, 2011, the Grant Center hosted USDA’s Petra Schultze, Financial Analyst, Advanced Services Division of the Telecom Program and public television grants manager for an overview of this year’s Rural Digital competition, followed by your questions.
Here is a brief description of the grant program:
Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program: This U.S. Department of Agriculture program assists public television stations serving substantial rural populations in transitioning to digital broadcast television transmission. Grant funds may be used to acquire, lease and/or install facilities and software necessary to the digital transition. Anticipated funding: Up to $750,000. Deadline: July 25, 2011.
