Project Title:
Clarks Point Tribal Member Technology and Broadband Access Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
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, digital inclusion efforts, and the expansion of affordable broadband programs.
The 223 tribal members of the Clarks Point Village Council.