and colleges; and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: General Public. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must certify that the organization is in compliance or will comply with the Department of Commerce assurances included in the standard application. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Program staff members are available to provide technical and other assistance in preparing application forms. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as approved by OMB and provided by NTIA must be used for this program, including the Standard Form 424 (Rev 4-92) and the required certifications. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed on the basis of funding criteria as established in the Notice of Availability of Funds. The Administrator of NTIA may select an application for funding, in whole or in part, and will notify the applicant of final decisions. Deadlines: The NTIA Administrator shall select and publish in the Federal Register the date by which new applications must be filed in order to be
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