Project Title:
Clarks Point Tribal Member Technology and Broadband Access Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Project Purpose/Type:
The proposed Broadband Use and Adoption project is designed to provide all tribal members who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Global Pandemic with access to technology and Internet services at zero cost in order to combat social isolation, promote telework, bring remote access to college/training courses, and provide access to medical care from within the home. All Tribal members may apply for the program by providing verification of Tribal member status and self-certifying that they were negatively impacted by COVID-19.
State(s):
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$500,000.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the establishment of a program and process to achieve the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Provide computing equipment to tribal members via an application and self-certification process;
- Provide required software to tribal members via an application and self-certification process;
- Provide payment/reimbursement for internet services and, if needed, supplies to achieve a reliable internet connection to provide access for telework, school, communication, and/or telemedicine via an application and self-certification process.
Promote broadband adoption activities, telehealth, distance learning, broadband use and adoption efforts, and the expansion of affordable broadband programs.
The 223 tribal members of the Clarks Point Village Council.