Project Title:
Create a Broadband Affordability Program for Skagway Traditional Council's Tribal Citizens and Households
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Use and Adoption project proposes to create an affordable broadband program that will provide no-cost, high-speed broadband service to the remote Skagway Village. The implementation of the project will enable broadband adoption activities, including telehealth, distance learning, workforce development, and broadband use and adoption efforts.
State(s):
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$2,044,600.00Funding Amount
The project intends to provide access to broadband services by utilizing grant funds to purchase pre-paid service via Alaska Power & Telephone (AP&T):
- Skagway Traditional Council will prepay AP&T during the first quarter of its period of performance for five years of participation in the AP&T Wireless Tribal Broadband Affordability Program for eligible Tribal members;
- AP&T will hold the funds in a non-interest accruing account given its status as a contractor per 2 CFR 200; and
- Skagway Traditional Council will the evaluate success of the program through quarterly surveys for the duration of the program to track progress.
The project’s expected outcome is to facilitate broadband adoption activities, including telehealth, distance learning, workforce development, and broadband use and adoption efforts.
The project intends to benefit 110 Tribal households in the remote village of Skagway.