Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) awarded Ubta-Ubet Communications Inc., operating as Strata Networks, a $24.56 million project grant under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program (CFDA 10.855) on May 6, 2026, with a completion date of May 6, 2028. This grant supports the deployment of broadband infrastructure in Roosevelt, Utah, enabling the delivery of distance learning and telemedicine services to rural residents and community facilities in an underserved area. As a nonprofit telecommunications cooperative specializing in fiber optic networks, Strata Networks will utilize the funding to build and operate telecommunications-enabled infrastructure that extends educational and healthcare access to rural populations that currently lack adequate broadband connectivity.

The project aligns with the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program's core objective of improving access to distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas through advanced telecommunications infrastructure. The two-year project period is consistent with standard RUS award timelines for this competitive grant program, which prioritizes rural communities with populations under 20,000 and requires grantees to demonstrate economic feasibility and alignment with program purposes. Strata Networks' established track record as an RUS grantee and its mission-driven focus on rural telecommunications infrastructure positions the organization to successfully deliver broadband services that bridge technological gaps for Roosevelt's rural population.