Cooperative Agreement OST15NADC01

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $399,996 Cooperative Agreement under the Unallied Science Program (CFDA 11.472) to Fishnext Research LLC to accelerate the adoption and improve the technology of Active Selection (ACTSEL) systems for reducing bycatch in commercial trawling operations. The project aims to ensure successful early experiences for vessels using ACTSEL systems, further enhance the ACTSEL technology, and conduct education and outreach to ACTSEL...

This Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) will provide $4,953,495.00 to Saddleback Communications to improve broadband affordability and digital equity within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The project will offer subsidies for broadband services and managed Wi-Fi, as well as digital literacy classes for residents. The award period runs from January 1, 2025 to...

This $270,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration will fund the Salamatof Native Association, Inc. to conduct a broadband planning study in partnership with the Salamatof Tribe. The study will analyze best uses for previously awarded tribal spectrum and partner with stakeholders to design a regional broadband infrastructure project. The planning study aims to expand broadband access and adoption on Tribal lands through the...

The Craig Tribal Association (CTA), a federally recognized tribal government, received a $2,430,181 grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) to provide no-cost broadband service and prevent disconnection of existing broadband service in the remote community of Craig, Alaska. The grant, awarded on January 1, 2025, will fund a collaborative program between CTA and Alaska Power & Telephone to deliver...

The Small Business Administration Office of Capital Access awarded Business Outreach Center Network, Inc. a $200,000 Project Grant under the Prime Technical Assistance federal grant program. The grant will support the organization's provision of technical assistance services to microenterprises from September 30, 2022 to September 29, 2023. Specifically, the funding will help Business Outreach Center Network increase the number of microenterprises and enhance the management capabilities of...

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded the Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc. (BBNA) a $8,842,763.71 project grant under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 11.036) to support digital equity, digital inclusion activities, and broadband adoption in Alaska. The grant funds workforce training for remote and virtual jobs, broadband infrastructure management training, cybersecurity upgrades for tribal offices, and the provision of rental...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through its Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands program (CFDA 15.243), has awarded a $470,441.97 Cooperative Agreement to The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (SCA) to engage young adults in public service and conservation projects on public lands. The goals of the award are to: Recruit and place 8 interns for 12-week Direct Hire Authority (DHA) internships with the BLM in field offices across California, Alaska, and Montana to enhance...

The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $515,064 Native American Employment and Training program grant to the South Carolina Indian Development Council, Inc. to provide supplemental employment and training services to low-income Native American youth. The grant will support services through June 2025 to address needs like reducing dropout rates, improving access to post-secondary education, and academically preparing students for further education. Eligible...

The Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded a $593,037 Project Grant to Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust, Inc. under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (CFDA 10.443) on September 29, 2022 for completion by September 28, 2025. The grant will support training for socially disadvantaged, veteran, and beginning farmers and ranchers (SDFRs) in indigenous farming practices that are recognized as climate-smart, such...

The Community Through Colors (CTC) organization received a $464,575 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) to provide critical agricultural support services for socially disadvantaged and military veteran farmers in Vieques, Puerto Rico from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. CTC will enhance farming capacity and food security in Vieques by increasing the...