Sustaining critical rural radio operations to support the emergency alert system (EAS)

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs awarded Kashunamiut School District a $255,865 Project Grant under the Aid to Tribal Governments program (CFDA 15.020) on November 15, 2025, with a completion date of November 14, 2026. This award sustains critical rural radio operations in Chevak, Alaska that support the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and enable culturally-responsive educational programming for the district's predominantly Alaska Native student population of approximately 360 students. The funding maintains essential emergency communications infrastructure that serves both the school district and the broader Chevak community.

The grant complements the district's existing federal funding portfolio and infrastructure investments, including a sub-award of $95,139.94 in federal disaster recovery funds previously received for radio tower infrastructure restoration. By sustaining operational radio capacity, the district preserves its capability to disseminate emergency alerts and maintain continuity of educational services to its rural Alaska location, addressing the unique operational challenges faced by small, remote indigenous educational institutions.