Project Title:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The proposed Planning, Engineering, Feasibility, and Sustainability project will fund environmental technical studies and compliance documents, as well as network design and engineering to support the future deployment of a fixed wireless backhaul and last mile fiberoptic connectivity, including infrastructure to support future interconnection to fiberoptic services to serve unserved Tribal members. The engineering for a new broadband infrastructure will utilize three spectrum bands (5 GHz, 900 MHz, and 2.5 GHz) and the proposed project would design a Tribal-owned wireless backhaul from a new tower on Tribal land to Crescent City via a Verizon Wireless Tower on Requa Hill. The project intends to benefit 10 households, Tribal offices, the Lena Reed McCovey Community Center, and the Cher’ere Campground & RV Park with future broadband at or above 100/20 Mbps and Tribal facilities with 1000/1000 Mbps.
State(s):
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$499,953.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Wireless engineering design.
- Fiber hut engineering design, which will allow the broadband infrastructure to be connected with fiber.
- Conduct environmental assessments and environmental technical studies.
The project will:
- Complete design for future broadband deployment to move closer to the Tribe’s goal to provide 100% of the Tribal lands with broadband speeds at or above 100/20 Mbps and Tribal facilities with 1000/1000 Mbps.
- Improve access to and expansion of education, telehealth, and telework.
- Enhance economic development and job opportunities.
- Support smart technologies for utilities and government operations and services on Tribal lands.
The project intends to benefit 100% of the 10 households on the Resighini Rancheria Tribal Land, all Tribal offices, the Lena Reed McCovey Community Center, and the Cher’ere Campground & RV Park.