Project Title:
Pauma NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Pauma NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Use and Adoption project seeks to reduce barriers to broadband usage among tribal members in Pauma Valley, California by conducting a broadband adoption and use study to explore solutions and programs related to broadband affordability, distance learning, telehealth, and telework. Additionally, the applicant will purchase laptops and tablets and distribute to a limited number of tribal members for the use of telework, telemedicine, and remote learning. Finally, the applicant will host at least 20 broadband and technology use trainings for community members.
State(s):
California
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$498,380.00Funding Amount
- To implement the study, the Tribe will contract with an outside consultant to conduct research and outreach to determine the scope of barriers and challenges to broadband usage and suggest possible solutions for the tribe to implement;
- The Tribe will purchase 120 laptop devices and 40 tablets for Tribal community members for the use of telework, telemedicine, and remote learning; and
- The Tribe will arrange for at least 20 broadband and technology use trainings for community members hosted by the applicant’s IT Support and Training Manager.
The production of a Broadband Use and Adoption Plan for use by the Tribal Council to inform future solutions and programs.
Over 200 tribal members