The Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division received a $1,500,000 Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) to expand broadband access and digital inclusion initiatives for the tribal community in Providence Forge, Virginia. The grant funding will be used to subsidize monthly broadband subscription fees for tribal members, distribute end-user devices such as iPads and...
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community was awarded a $33,854,428 Project Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029). The grant aims to expand broadband access and digital infrastructure for the Swinomish Reservation in western Washington. Key products and services to be delivered include deploying fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) broadband networks, installing wireless broadband infrastructure,...
The Nansemond Indian Nation, a federally recognized tribe in Suffolk, Virginia, received a $149,060 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.841 - VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program). This funding will support the Tribe's strategic planning efforts to develop and implement a constitutionally required judicial branch of government and a comprehensive tribal justice system. The strategic plan will address public...
This $140,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Nansemond Indian Nation in developing and implementing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS will coordinate and guide the Tribe's economic development activities as it works to improve economic conditions for its government and tribal members located in Suffolk, Virginia and throughout the Hampton Roads region. Funding will be used over a one-year period ending...
This $6,968,904 Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) will enhance digital infrastructure and support for the Catawba Indian Nation community over the next four years. The award will provide broadband connectivity, digital inclusion resources, telehealth services, remote education, and workforce development programs for Catawba citizens. Key products and services to be delivered...
The Penobscot Indian Nation was awarded a $6,255,198 Project Grant by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029). The grant will be used to cover the monthly $25 internet service costs for 800 Penobscot tribal member households living on and off the Penobscot Indian Reservation in Maine for the 4-year grant period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. The grant will also fund a full-time digital...
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $1,993,672 Project Grant under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) to the Dry Creek Rancheria, a federally recognized Native American tribe in Santa Rosa, California. The grant aims to bolster the community's network resilience and connectivity by installing essential equipment, including an emergency generator, battery storage, and advanced technology for improved digital access and emergency...
This Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) will provide an affordable broadband subsidy to eligible Native American households within the Citizen Potawatomi Nation community. The total funding amount is $1,492,974.00, with an award date of January 1, 2025 and an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028. This grant aims to expand broadband access and promote the use of...
The Nenana Tribal Broadband Project is a $17,034,798 federal grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029). The project provides a comprehensive solution to improve broadband connectivity on tribal lands in Nenana, Alaska. The key products and services delivered through this grant include: The deployment of a high-speed fiber network capable of minimum 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds,...
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribe was awarded a $1,205,764 project grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029). The funding will support upgrades to existing fiber optic infrastructure that currently serves tribal government offices, businesses, and community anchor institutions. In addition, upgrades will be made to 35 tribal households to improve broadband...