ATS receives NTIA grant award notification for 59 member communities. Read more here.

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 Awarded Applications

These grants have been awarded. Scroll right to see more info.

Agency Title Submitted Award Status Member Tribes in Award Grant Features Applied for
NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) — Infrastructure 09/01/21 10/1/23 Award notification, initial funding Feb 2024 59 member tribes Alaska Tribal Network (ATN) Infrastructure for fixed wireless and mobile data service. Service starting 2025
Treasury Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund September 2022 Most awarded 2023, over 25 delivered in 2024 Over 40 member tribes Tribal Library Enhancement Program (TLEP) Broadband infrastructure for each community

ATS Applied and Open Applications

These are in application or coming soon. Contact ATS to ensure your inclusion in the applications. Scroll right to see more info.
Agency Title Planned Submittal Match Award Timeframe Benefits Grant Features Applied for
NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program 2 (TBCP-2) ATS applied in March 2024 none Fall 2024 Multiple member tribes Use and adoption funding and Alaska Tribal Network (ATN) infrastructure and for fixed wireless and mobile data
NTIA Digital Equity Capacity Grant Postponed in 2023. Will apply again in September 2024 none Summer 2025 Multiple member tribes Funding will be used to prepare and execute Tribal digital equity community plans
State of Alaska Broadband Equity Access & Deployment Program Early 2025 Depends on location 2025/2026 Multiple member tribes Alaska Tribal Network (ATN) Infrastructure for fixed wireless and mobile service with fiber and satellite middle mile

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