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Friday, 28th August 2009

Peer Reviewers Needed for Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

Peer Reviewers Needed for Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), encourages interested library and museum professionals to review grant applications for the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). This $4.5 billion broadband grant program is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which seeks to bring universal broadband access to all Americans while creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

NTIA needs reviewers with relevant expertise, from diverse backgrounds, regions and experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • Expertise in broadband deployment and infrastructure.
  • Experience with personal computers, software, and local area networks.
  • Experience in community technology and digital inclusion programs.
  • Experience reviewing grant applications from nonprofit and public agencies.
  • Expertise in education, health care, disability access, economic and workforce development, libraries, human and social services, and/or affordable housing.
  • Experience with outreach to targeted populations, including youth, senior citizens, low income communities of color, Native Americans, immigrant communities, non-English speakers, and the disabled.
  • Understanding of how broadband access enables communities to fully participate in the 21st century economy.


Reviewers will participate remotely and will not be required to attend any in-person meetings. A 90-minute training session/webinar will be provided for reviewers and repeated several times to allow for scheduling flexibility. Participants will review no more than 10 applications, each requiring 60 to 90 minutes, and participate in a 2-hour wrap-up conference call.

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