This equitable distribution project will conduct a strategic analysis of broadband service areas in oklahoma to assess and strategize for improved broadband infrastructure in the kiowa tribe of…

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma $499,603 on August 1, 2026, under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) to conduct strategic analysis of broadband service areas and develop infrastructure planning for the Kiowa Tribe region in Oklahoma.

The recipient will assess the specific broadband needs and challenges of the tribe to develop a tailored network design and create a roadmap for future upgrades and infrastructure expansions supporting long-term broadband sustainability and service delivery. The project will produce a network architecture and design for fiber infrastructure that enables future efforts to offer qualifying broadband service to unserved Native locations across and near Kiowa Tribal lands. Kiowa Tribe members comprise the intended beneficiary population.

Performance occurs in Carnegie, Oklahoma, with an award period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. No subrecipients are included in this project.

Expected outcomes

Network architecture and design for fiber infrastructure system so that future efforts can offer qualifying broadband service to unserved native locations across and near kiowa tribal lands. Beneficiaries: the project intends to benefit members of the kiowa tribe community. Subrecipients: there are no subrecipients included in this project.