Federal Register #06600055

Request for Public Comment on NTIA Competitive Grant Program Application Process

The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking public comment on its information collection process for the Competitive Grant Program application. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) - Purpose: - Request for feedback on the information collection process for grant applications - Focused on broadband adoption, digital skills development, and public connectivity resources - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No part numbers or quantities specified - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Feedback sought on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - Eligible entities include state agencies, tribal organizations, foundations, workforce development programs, and not-for-profit institutions - Not a procurement or award; strictly a request for public comment

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is requesting public comment on information collection related to the Application for Competitive Grant Program. This program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, provides federal funding to eligible entities to advance broadband adoption, digital skills development, and access to public connectivity resources. The information collected will be used to review applications and budgets from eligible entities. Comments are requested to assess the impact and minimize the public's reporting burden before submission to OMB.

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