WHAT: BroadbandMatch is an online tool that allows Recovery Act grant recipients and other communities developing broadband projects and programs to connect with a variety of potential partners. For example, infrastructure providers can find content providers, large-scale institutions can connect with small- scale community organizations, and practitioners can find researchers.

WHY: BroadbandMatch allows individuals and communities pursuing broadband projects to search for and connect with potential partners in specific locations and with appropriate areas of expertise, including small socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.

HOW: Fill out and post an applicant profile and then search for partners.

WHO: Brought to you by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration in support of the Obama  Administration's Open Government Initiative.

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OMB Control No: 0660-0033

The application filing period is now closed. As of September 30, 2010, all BTOP applicants that are receiving an award has been notified.