Project Grant 0109C13038
- The $5.55 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program will support Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's "Creating Connections" initiative. The two-year project aims to enhance digital infrastructure and equitable broadband access in Newark, New Jersey through collaboration among civic groups, non-profits, and public institutions. Key activities include expanding...
- St. Augustine College (SAC) was awarded a $5.36 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program. The grant will fund SAC's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program to address digital inequities in Chicago, IL through January 2025. The project aims to provide free basic internet access and devices to low-income minorities and non-traditional populations in Little Village...
- Fort Valley State University was awarded a $2,997,558 project grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028) to implement the Communi-versity: Piloting an Ecosystem for Digital Equity project from March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025. The project will expand broadband connectivity, access, and digital skills training for students and residents of Peach County, Georgia...
- The Lane College Digital Equity and Innovation Project received a $472,005.48 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The grant will support two key initiatives. First, it will fund an upgrade to Lane College's broadband network infrastructure to ensure connectivity can support modern educational technology needs. Second, it will equip the newly...
- The Southern University Law Center (SULC) received a two-year, $6,058,969.58 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The grant will support SULC's Creating Digital Leaders Plan to expand broadband access and digital skills training in underserved areas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Key activities include building broadband infrastructure to serve over 9,000...
- Troy Cablevision Inc. was awarded a $52,610,443.35 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program (CFDA 11.033). The grant will fund the construction of 677.1 route miles of buried 144-count fiber optic cable network in 26 counties across Alabama. The key products and services include providing 1 gigabit symmetrical broadband access to anchor institutions within 1,000 feet of the network...
- The University of Washington received a $2.96 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program to address digital divides in Tacoma, Washington through February 2025. The grant will fund the expansion of broadband access, device distribution, digital skills training, and capacity building for minority communities. Key activities include distributing tablets and...
- Felician University was awarded a $4.6 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program. The grant will support Felician University's Project Felice, which aims to expand the university's broadband capacity and improve broadband access, adoption, and digital skills for students and community stakeholders in Lodi, New Jersey through March 2025. Specifically, the university...
- The South Texas College was awarded a $2,850,148.35 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The grant will support improving broadband connectivity and digital learning infrastructure at the College's Mid-Valley and Starr County campuses in Texas. Key activities include upgrading fiber optic bandwidth between campuses and IT hubs, converting 15-38 classrooms per...
- Dominican University New York was awarded a $3,959,970 project grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The grant will support the DC Connection project to expand broadband and information technology capacity on campus and within campus buildings. Key activities to be funded include expanding wireless internet access on campus, providing subsidized broadband access and...
PROJECT PURPOSE:THE TALLADEGA COLLEGE "REALIZING FUTURE PROOF TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TALLADEGA COLLEGE'S STUDENTS, FACULTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY IN RURAL ALABAMA" PROJECT AIMS TO CREATE A TRUE BROADBAND NETWORK THAT WILL PROVIDE INTERNET SERVICES ACROSS THE COLLEGE'S CAMPUS AS WELL AS PROVIDE ACCESS TO TRUE BROADBAND TO THE ANCHOR COMMUNITIES OF THE CITY OF TALLADEGA AND PORTIONS OF TALLADEGA COUNTY. FURTHER, THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE IT STAFFING TO ADDRESS THE CONNECTIVITY AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY RELATED PROBLEMS ON CAMPUS TO BETTER SERVE THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL BE COMPLETED THROUGH THE THREE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES. FIRST, TALLADEGA COLLEGE WILL CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND CURRENT GAPS IN CAPABILITY AND TO CREATE A LONG-TERM TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP AND STRATEGIC PLAN. SECOND, WITH THE ASSESSMENT IN HAND, THE COLLEGE WILL DESIGN, DEPLOY AND INSTALL THE BROADBAND NETWORK. THIRD, THE COLLEGE WILL GROW AND EXPAND TALLADEGA'S COLLEGE BASE OF IT, AV, DATABASE PERSONNEL BY HIRING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.OUTCOMES:ONCE COMPLETED, THE BROADBAND NETWORK DESIGN AND DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A ROBUST, ECONOMICALLY VIABLE SOLUTION THAT CAN DELIVER MUCH-NEEDED INTERNET ACCESS TO TALLADEGA COLLEGE AND AREAS IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE INTERNET ACCESS IS LIMITED OR NOT RELIABLE. THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO PROVIDE TALLADEGA COLLEGE WITH LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO POSITION THE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE FUTURE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY TO HELP FOSTER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. WITH THE CONNECTING MINORITY COMMUNITY (CMC) GRANT FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT, TALLADEGA COLLEGE WILL BE POSITIONED TO BECOME THE HUB OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY ALLOWING THE COLLEGE TO DEVELOP MORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, SERVICE AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, TO BRING CONNECTIVITY THAT ALLOWS MORE RELIABLE ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES, AND TO ENHANCE AND ELEVATE DISTANCE LEARNING AND REMOTE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY.BENEFICIARIES:THIS PROJECT WILL BENEFIT LOW INCOME STUDENTS AT TALLADEGA COLLEGE. ACCESS TO FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE INTERNET SERVICE WILL HELP FAMILIES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL LEARNING AND ATTRACT MORE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE REGION. THIS INCLUDES THE 53% MINORITY POPULATION AND 50% LOW TO MODERATE INCOME POPULATION OF THE CITY OF TALLADEGA, ALABAMA.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES (IF APPLICABLE):THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 2/21/25 | ||
| Not listed | $3.0m | 2/24/23 |