Project purpose: this equitable distribution project will facilitate access to affordable broadband services for tribal members of the barona indian community

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded $500,000 to the Barona Group of the Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation on August 1, 2026, under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029) to subsidize broadband service for tribal households.

The award funds 52 months of prepaid broadband service fees for 318 Barona tribal households, sustaining broadband access for tribal members through July 31, 2028. Work is performed at Lakeside, California. The program expands access to and adoption of broadband service on tribal land and supports remote learning, telework, and telehealth resources. The award includes no subrecipients.

Activities: the project proposes the following activities: pre-pay broadband service fees for 318 tribal households expected outcomes: this project will result in the following outcomes: sustain broadband access by providing 52 months of qualifying broadband service for 318 tribal households. Intended beneficiaries: the project intends to benefit tribal members of the barona indian community. Subrecipient activities (if applicable): the project does not include subrecipients.