Project Title:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber to directly connect 52 unserved Tribal households, 5 unserved Tribal businesses, and 6 unserved Tribal community anchor institutions with 1 Gbps/1 Gbps qualifying broadband service.
State(s):
California
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$1,510,610.82Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Install 354 miles of last mile fiber connecting end users with speeds of 1 Gbps simultaneous service.
This project will:
- Provide 100% of unserved Tribal residents, businesses, and community anchor institutions with affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband services on the Reservation.
- Provide opportunities for residents to connect to Toiyabe Indian Health Project, the Owens Valley Career Development Center, and the California Indian Manpower Consortium.
- Create 6 new jobs in construction- and IT-related fields.
The project intends to benefit Tribal residents, students, educators, employers, employees, health care providers, patients, cultural entities, and public safety.