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

Keya Radio, Incorporated received a $246,441 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Central Office under the Aid to Tribal Governments program (CFDA 15.020) to sustain critical rural radio operations in support of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The grant, awarded November 15, 2025, with a completion date of November 14, 2026, addresses the essential need for functional emergency communication infrastructure in rural tribal communities. This award represents one of nine similar Project Grants distributed in November 2025 specifically focused on maintaining rural radio capabilities that serve as critical infrastructure for emergency alerting and public notification systems.

The Aid to Tribal Governments program provides funds to Indian tribal governments and tribal entities to support operations and service delivery. In this instance, the grant enables Keya Radio to maintain and operate radio broadcast facilities that directly support emergency management capabilities at the tribal level, ensuring continuity of the EAS infrastructure that protects public safety in the Belcourt, North Dakota service area.