Invitation to Serve as BTOP Peer Reviewer

The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking experienced professionals who can review BTOP grant applications. BTOP is adopting a peer-review model that NSF and FEMA have used successfully in previous grant programs. 

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 vulnerable populations, including: Children / Youth, Senior Citizens, Disabled, Low Income Communities of Color, Native Americans, Immigrant Communities, Non-English Speaking.
• 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.  

If you are interested, please send your resume at your earliest convenience; reviewer training sessions will begin next week and the applications are coming in fast.

If you would like additional information you can call (888) 861-5509 or e-mail BTOPreviewer@ntia.doc.gov for further information.