WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced an award of $2,713,979 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). This project will pre-pay qualifying broadband service for 200 Tribal households, provide end-user devices to 100 community members and small businesses, and expand digital Tribal government services.
“Chairman Jamie Azure has made great strides in bringing critical economic opportunities and healthcare facilities to the Turtle Mountain Reservation,” said U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). “This investment will build on his successes and enhance the quality of life for 200 Tribal households by increasing their access to high-speed, reliable internet.”
The TBCP is a nearly $3 billion grant program offering grants to eligible Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian entities for high-speed internet deployment, digital inclusion, workforce development, telehealth, and distance learning. The funds are made available through the fully-paid-for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Consolidated Appropriations Act.