Project Title:
Accessing Broadband Connectivity (ABC): A Pilot Project Catalyst in a Hispanic Institution and Communities Setting
Funding Program:
Connecting Minority Communities Program
Project Purpose/Type:
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón’s "Accessing Broadband Connectivity (ABC): A Pilot Project Catalyst in a Hispanic Institution and Communities Setting" project aims to expand educational instruction and remote learning opportunities, spur economic development, and create opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship by building the digital capacity at Sagrado. The project will further broadband access, adoption, and digital skills within the university and its surrounding anchor communities.
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$2,978,187.00Funding Amount$2,978,187.00Total Project Cost0.00Non-Federal Cost Share
The Accessing Broadband Connectivity (ABC) will: (1) Build and strengthen a robust and resilient broadband network by installing fiber optic cabling through existing underground and existing or refurbished aboveground conduits throughout the Sagrado Campus that will provide secure and reliable broadband services across the University and (2) Provide technology training for students, staff (administrative, faculty and IT) on the benefits and use of the robust broadband network to be installed.
As a result of implementing the ABC Project, Sagrado will increase and expand its access to broadband capacity, coverage, connectivity, reliability, and security in order to operate a robust and resilient communications network in benefit of its students, administration and anchor communities. Sagrado students, the college workforce, the college IT personnel, and community small businesses will receive annual training on broadband, Cloud, and other communications and connectivity topics.
The project will benefit students, staff, and faculty members of Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and the surrounding anchor communities of in the Santurce Barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The project will serve as a catalyst for active, creative, and entrepreneurial skills for all Sagrado students and for the surrounding communities. The expansion of broadband and IT capacity along with broadband training education, awareness, training, and access will provide opportunities to build digital skills and spur economic growth.
The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
The applicant does not fund a consortia. The applicant’s activities do not occur in the surrounding anchor communities.