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What is the PEGPETIA Grant Program and Who Approves It?

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What is the PEGPETIA Grant Program?

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The Connecticut PEGPETIA Grant Program, administered by the CT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), supports schools, towns, and community TV stations with funding for essential capital purchases. Eligible projects include investments in video servers, digital signage, streaming technology, captioning, and multi-language translation systems. Funding comes from cable franchise fees in Connecticut and is divided equally between PEG Grants (50% for improving public, educational, and governmental programming) and ETI Grants (50% for educational technology initiatives).

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For 2025, approximately $3.5 million is available, with applications accepted from September 3, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.

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Who is Eligible to Apply for PEGPETIA Grants?

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PEGPETIA Grants are open to Connecticut organizations involved in community access-related activities, including:

• Local and state-wide video advisory councils
• PEG programming producers
• PEG studio operators
• Educational entities such as school boards and public libraries

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Grant recipients must demonstrate compliance with community access regulations, such as prohibiting ads or editorial content, and ensure proper use of awarded funds.

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How Do I Submit My Application?

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Applications for the 2025 PEGPETIA grant must be filed as separate motions in Docket No. 24-10-02 using PURA’s online filing system. Visit Make an Electronic Filing for detailed instructions or contact PURA’s Executive Secretary at PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov.

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What Can I Use PEGPETIA Funds For?

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Eligible projects include capital and equipment investments that enhance PEG programming. Examples include:

• Video servers
• Captioning technology
• Multilingual support systems
• Educational technology tools for schools

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Funds cannot be used for salaries, stipends, or previously completed projects.

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Reporting and Compliance

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Grant recipients must submit detailed impact reports to PURA, outlining:

1. Titles, subjects, and durations of programming supported by the grant.
2. Evidence of community distribution.
3. Documentation of all expenditures.

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Compliance requirements are strict, and failure to meet them may affect future eligibility.

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How Can Cablecast Community Media Help?

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Cablecast provides all-in-one video automation solutions that maximize your PEGPETIA dollars. From multiplatform video distribution to audience measurement tools, our solutions streamline workflows and ensure accessibility compliance for schools, municipalities, and community TV stations.

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Contact us for quotes, demos, or guidance on securing funding for your project. Lock in current pricing for all PEGPETIA quotes completed with a product demo by January 31, 2025.