BTOP Narrative Report for Infrastructure Projects

	Broadband Technology Opportunities Program BTOP Narrative Report for Infrastructure Projects Version 2.0 OMB Control No. 0660-0035 Expiration date: 10/31/2010

Contents

Performance Progress Report Introduction 1

Performance Progress Report 3

Performance Progress Report Introduction

Dear BTOP Recipient,

As outlined in your grant award conditions, you are required to submit a program-specific quarterly performance report by October 30, 2010 and a baseline report by November 15, 2010. The quarterly performance report is required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Under the Act, all entities receiving grant money must report quarterly on their use of the federal assistance and their progress in fulfilling the objectives for which the funds were granted. These reports will be made publicly available via the Internet. The baseline report, which will not be made publicly available, is required as a special award condition of your grant. This report will contain a quarter-by-quarter timeline with details about key outputs and outcomes from your project.

Please complete the following performance progress report, which requests information about your project, including activities completed to date and associated expenditures, and activities and expenditures planned for the next quarter. When completing the performance report, you should also refer to the template for the baseline report and its accompanying instructions that describe the list of milestones you should address.

Once completed, the performance progress report should be e-mailed to your Program Officer no later than October 30, 2010. Please save your report using the naming format “1stQtrProgressReport_OrgName_DDMonthYY” (e.g., “1stQtrProgressReport_TwitchellTelecom_ 30October10”). E-mail the file to your Program Officer with “1^st Quarter Progress Report” as the subject line. Your Program Officer may follow up with you to discuss your report.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Program Officer with any questions.

F IRST PERFORMANCE PROGRESS REPORT

2010

1. Recipient Organization (Name and complete address including zip code)	2. Award Identification Number
3. Performance Narrative (Q1) Please describe your project activities and progress for the first quarter of your award period. This should include a description of federal expenditures to date, key milestones, the primary activities needed to accomplish those milestones, significant project accomplishments, and any delays or challenges. Please use the milestone categories provided in your baseline report (e.g., environmental assessment, design, rights of way) to structure your answer. (500 words or less)
4. Performance Projections (Q2) Please describe your anticipated project activities and progress for the next quarter. This should include a description of federal expenditures, key milestones, the primary activities needed to accomplish those milestones, significant project accomplishments, and any potential delays or challenges you foresee. Please use the milestone categories provided in your baseline report (e.g., environmental assessment, design, rights of way) to structure your answer. (500 words or less)
5. Certification: I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that this report is correct and complete for performance of activities for the purposes set forth in the award documents.
5a. Typed or Printed Name and Title of Authorized Certifying Official	5c. Telephone (area code, number and extension)
	5d. Email Address
5b. Signature of Authorized Certifying Official	5e. Date Report Submitted (Month, Day, Year)

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