Project Title:
Cape Fox Corporation Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Adoption and Use
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Use and Adoption project proposes to address key challenges confronting the Cape Fox Corporation in developing programs and resources to address systemic and COVID-19 related concerns, building capacity to expand broadband adoption activities, including telehealth, distance learning, telework, and digital inclusion efforts.
State(s):
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$1,901,262.82Funding Amount
The project will implement the following activities aimed at addressing critical challenges faced by Alaska Natives within the Tribal service area:
- Purchase one year of broadband service for unserved or underserved Tribal households on the reservation in addition to broadband equipment and personal devices for each household to enable network connections;
- Purchase devices and plans for an estimated 25% of Tribal members who currently have no access to telecommunications devices;
- Conduct an assessment to better understand the needs and requirements of Tribal members and expand affordable programs focused on distance learning, telehealth, telework, and digital skills training;
- Deliver training to all 175 Tribal households on IT fundamentals and provide specialized training for broadband installation for those looking at a career in the field with the goal of targeting up to five individuals; and
- Purchase computer devices and broadband equipment for community members to support telehealth and distance learning initiatives.
The project’s expected outcome is to increase broadband adoptions by providing support for tribal households in affording broadband services and promoting telehealth, distance learning, and digital inclusion efforts.
The project intends to benefit 175 Alaska Native households, 865 individual Alaska Natives, and community anchor institutions such as education centers and health clinics.