Project Title:
CTUIR Tribal Broadband Connectivity Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber directly connecting 342 unserved Tribal households with a minimum of 100 Mbps/100 Mbps qualifying broadband service.
State(s):
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$15,504,758.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Build approximately 71 miles of underground middle mile and last mile fiber with service that is a minimum symmetrical of 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
- Create a Tribally-owned Internet Service Provider.
- Create up to 5 Tribal construction jobs.
This project will enhance telehealth capabilities for the Tribe, facilitate distance learning opportunities, improve economic throughputs, provide affordable broadband services, and increase broadband, use and adoption efforts for all Tribal members.
The project intends to benefit 342 unserved Tribal households. Tribal youth will benefit from increased educational opportunities as this grant will fund two apprenticeship positions through Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance fees.