Project Title:
Catawba Nation Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Use and Adoption project will provide free or reduced cost broadband service to 1,790 Native American tribal households in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The project will also enhance tribal operations and programs through improvements to tribal electrical and AV systems, as well as the provision of Zoom-enabled laptops to staff engaged in telehealth and e-commerce related activities.
State(s):
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$900,578.00Funding Amount
The project will implement the following activities aimed at addressing critical challenges faced by the Native Americans in the Tribal service area:
- Provide broadband service to tribal households with either seniors or school age children, and a 50% service discount for all other tribal households for six months;
- Upgrade of tribal AV electrical and AV equipment to expand digital access to tribal events, gatherings, and meetings; and
- Purchase of laptops and Zoom subscriptions for five tribal employees engaged in telehealth and economic development related activities.
Provide support for tribal households in affording broadband services. Increase accessibility of tribal meetings and events. Remote work opportunities and continuity of service for tribal employees.
This project will serve 1,790 tribal households, five Tribal employees, and the wider Catawba community