Project Title:
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round Lake 2021
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The project will fund the installation of last mile fiber that is designed to bring qualifying broadband to unserved Native American households, businesses, and community anchor institutions in the rural, tribal community of Round Lake. This investment in technology will further the efforts of tribal healthcare/telehealth systems, distance learning initiatives, and small business development in areas where the current DSL has been a limiting factor.
State(s):
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$302,032.00Funding Amount
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin proposes partnering with local Internet service providers, community partners, and St. Croix Tribal Departments to install fiber optic broadband infrastructure in support of the following activities:
- Construct fiber networks to connect 74 households, five businesses, and four community anchor institutions to qualifying broadband service.
- Provide apprenticeship and internship opportunities for St. Croix Tribal members in the Internet communication service field.
The project will expand access to qualifying broadband service; enable distance learning, telehealth, support digital inclusion efforts, expand broadband adoption activities; and promote workforce development.
The Tribal members of the St. Croix Indians of Wisconsin residing in the Round Lake Community.