Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 2
Project Purpose/Type:
This Use and Adoption project will improve broadband access for Dry Creek Rancheria members by providing financial assistance for broadband services.
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Awardee:
Tribal Governments Served Under Award:
Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians
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$498,418.00Funding Amount
Project activities include:
Providing financial assistance for monthly service fees for a period of 60 months for approximately 25 households and the Dry Creek Rancheria Community Center;
Providing approximately 75 end-user devices and approximately 24 telemedicine home care kits to Tribal residents; and
Outfitting the Community Center with upgraded technology and equipment to be able to offer hybrid delivery of courses, cultural programming, or other topics.
This project will:
- Provide Tribal members with access to qualifying broadband services;
- Improve delivery and access to telehealth and telemedicine service; and
- Improve the capabilities of the Community Center to provide services and training opportunities for residents.
The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians will provide financial assistance for broadband service for approximately 25 households and the Tribal Community Center for 60 months, distribute about 75 end-user devices and 24 telemedicine kits, and upgrade technology at the Community Center.