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

Koahnic Broadcast Corp, operating as KNBA 90.3 FM, received a $385,068 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Aid to Tribal Governments program (CFDA 15.020). The award, effective November 15, 2025, through November 14, 2026, supports the continuation of critical rural radio operations in Anchorage, Alaska, with a specific focus on sustaining Emergency Alert System (EAS) functionality for tribal and Alaska Native communities. As a Native American-owned, tax-exempt non-profit media organization, Koahnic Broadcast Corp delivers essential emergency communication infrastructure and culturally relevant programming to underserved populations throughout Alaska.

This project represents one of nine Project Grants distributed in November 2025 under the Aid to Tribal Governments program, all specifically designated for sustaining rural radio operations and EAS support. The funding enables KNBA 90.3 FM to maintain operational capabilities that serve as critical infrastructure for emergency preparedness and community resilience in remote Alaska regions, complementing the organization's broader mission as a national Native American media producer serving tribal communities across multiple multimedia platforms.