Project Grant NT25TBCX029G0051

Award Date 2/1/25
Completion Date 1/31/28
Dollars Obligated $8.5M
Federal Grant Program
11.029
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nenana, AK 99760, USA
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  • Deployment of a high-speed fiber network capable of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds, with network capacity scaling to 2.5 Gbps as needed. This will serve 258 households (144 unserved, 114 underserved), 30 businesses (4 unserved, 26 underserved), and 8 community anchor institutions (5 unserved, 3 underserved).
  • Workforce development through paid broadband-related apprenticeships, benefiting households, businesses, and anchor institutions across the region.

The project is a strategic partnership between the Nenana Native Association, Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc., and the Tanana Chiefs Conference regional tribal non-profit. It aims to bridge the digital divide, catalyze economic growth, and enhance quality of life for the Nenana Native community.

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