Current Grant Activity
ATS Member Grant Updates
Per its mission, ATS identifies and tracks all broadband related grant funding that could be applied for to bring affordable broadband and improved service to over 100 tribal members. ATS applies for these opportunities as a consortium to include their members.
Below are the latest updates on our grant efforts for our members.
ATS Submitted Applications
These are awaiting award. Scroll right to see more info.
Agency | Title | Submitted | Match | Award Status | Tribes in Application | Grant Features Applied for |
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NTIA | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program—Infrastructure | 09/01/21 | none | Pending Award | 96 member tribes | Infrastructure for fixed wireless and cell phone service. Service starting 2023. |
Treasury | Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund | September 2022 | none | ATS applied as a consortium to bring broadband infrastructure to each community. | Multiple member tribes | Broadband infrastructure for each community. |
NTIA | Digital Equity Planning | LOIs submitted June 2022 | none | Next steps TBD | Multiple member tribes | Funding will be used to prepare digital equity community plans. |
As additional broadband-related opportunities arise, ATS will inform its members. Stay tuned.
ATS Upcoming Grant Opportunities
Not here just yet, but on the ATS radar for our members. Stay tuned. Scroll right to see more info.
Agency | Title | Submittal Due Date | Match | Award Status | Tribes in Application | Grant Features Applied for | Grant Amount |
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USDA | Reconnect 4 | Submit TBD 2022 | none for tribes | Creating application materials and inviting members | TBD | Infrastructure for fixed wireless and cell phone service. | Up to $35 M for consortium is max award. Competitive |
NTIA | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program 2 | NOFO expected Jan 2023 | none for tribes | Creating application materials and inviting members | TBD | Infrastructure for fixed wireless and cell phone service. | $1B funding is available for US all Tribes |