The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $4,929,066 Project Grant under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) to Standing Rock Telecommunications, Inc., a tribally owned telecommunications company, to expand broadband access and adoption for tribal homes in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The project will pre-pay broadband services for tribal homes and purchase end-user equipment for those that require it. Additionally, the project will collaborate with a tribal college to provide a student internship opportunity. The award date is January 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2027.
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