Resource Report: Broadband possibilities for Tribes

The following resources are identified for general informational purposes only and are compiled with publicly available information or with information provided by sources that are publicly obtainable. Please view this document as only a starting point for individual research. The user should always directly consult the provider of a potential resource for current program information and to verify the applicability of a particular program.

Financial Resources

Program Title/Website

MAX-TRAX Resource Record Link

Description

Eligibility Description

Application Process

Funding Information

Contact Information

USDA/RD - FY20 Telecom Infrastructure Loan Program (Rolling Deadline)

RR-20625

This program provides financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas.

Eligibility: For-Profit Organizations, Local Government & Authority, Nonprofit Organizations, State, Tribe

https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fact-sheet/508_RD_FS_RUS_TelecommunicationsLoan.pdf

Total Funding: $690,000,000

Award Ceiling:

Max Award not identified.

https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/telecom-gfr

202-720-0800

HUD/CPD - FY20 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Broadband Infrastructure

RR-20619

Grants on a formula basis to states and local governments, to be used for economic and community development (such as broadband, digital skills, public computer access), principally for low- and moderate-income persons.

Eligibility: Local Government & Authority, Nonprofit Organizations, State, Territory, Tribe

The CPD Office oversees HUD Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to cities, counties, and states; the HOME affordable housing program, and programs to help end homelessness and promote economic revitalization.

Total Funding: $25,000,000

Award Ceiling:

Max Award not identified.

Dina.Lehmann-Kim@hud.gov

202-402-2430

FCC: Rural Health Care Program

RR-20618

For public or non-profit health care providers for broadband and telecommunications services necessary for the provision of health care.

Eligibility: Healthcare Institution, Territory, Tribe

Discount; ~$593,782,000 [funding cap for 2019; the 2020 funding cap is not yet available]

Total Funding:

Award Ceiling:

Max Award not identified.

202-418-7400

DOT/FHWA - Utilities Program (through EO: Accelerating Broadband Infrastructure Deployment 2012)

RR-20611

or utility facilities to jointly use right-of-way of public roads and streets when such use and occupancy does not adversely affect highway or traffic safety, or impair the highway or its aesthetic quality.

Eligibility: Local Government & Authority, State, Tribe

Expected Number of Awards:

Not identified.

julie.johnston@dot.gov

202-591-5858

HUD/PIH - FY20 Neighborhood Networks

RR-16630

Grant funding for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to establish, expand and/or update community technology centers.

Eligibility: Public/Indian Housing Authorities, Tribe

FY2019 Funding AmountCapital Fund: $2.7 billion, Operating Fund: $4.6 billion

FY2020 Funding AmountCapital Fund: $2.8 billion, Operating Fund: $4.5 billion

Total Funding: $45,000,000,000

Dina.Lehmann-Kim@hud.gov

202-402-2430

DOT/FHWA - Realty Program (Utility Right-of-way) (through EO: Accelerating Broadband Infrastructure Deployment 2012)

RR-16581

Financial assistance for local and state governments in using their own public utility right-of-way to support renewable energy projects or to accommodate new technologies.

Eligibility: Local Government & Authority, State, Territory, Tribe

Award Ceiling:

Max Award not identified.

maggie.duncan-augustt@dot.gov

202-366-9901

DOC/EDA - FY20 Public Works & Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs (11.300 & 11.307)

RR-16892

Grant funding for applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA's Public Works and EAA programs.

Eligibility: For-Profit Organizations, Local Government & Authority, Nonprofit Organizations, State, Territory, Tribe

Total Funding: $200,000,000

Award Ceiling: $3,000,000

Cost Share or Matching Requirement: Yes

http://www.eda.gov/contact/

HUD/PIH - CARES Act: FY20-24 Indian Community Development Block Grants (14.862)

RR-20151

For Native American Programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus including Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act programs (ICDBG/ICDBG-CARES)

Eligibility: Public/Indian Housing Authorities, Tribe

See Implementation Notice attached. Applications must be sent to ICDBGCARES@hud.gov. Applications shall not be sent via regular mail given that HUD is operating under mandatory telework at the present time. As a result, applications sent via regular mail will not be considered. After sending their applications to ICDBGCARES@hud.gov, applicants should maintain the original application with wet signatures in their files. Do not submit ICDBG-CARES applications through www.grants.gov. ICDBG-CARES applications sent to the Area ONAP will not be date stamped and applicants will be redirected to submit theirapplication to ICDBGCARES@hud.gov.

Total Funding: $100,000,000

ICDBGCARES@hud.gov

HUD - Public and Indian Housing - Title VI Loan Guarantee (FY2020)

RR-20402

The Title VI Loan Guarantee program assists Indian Housing Block Grant recipients to finance affordable housing construction and related community development.

Eligibility: Tribe

Total Funding: $2,000,000

Award Ceiling: The maximum loan amount depends on the amount of the tribe’s annual Indian Housing Block Grant. The maximum is five times the annual need portion of the tribe’s or TDHE’s annual Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG).

Dina.Lehmann-Kim@hud.gov

202-402-2430

Technical Support Resources

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Department-Agency-Org

Program Title/Website

Description

RR-16370

(USHUD) Department of Housing and Urban Development - Public and Indian Housing

HUD - Multifamily Housing Neighborhood Networks

Neighborhood Networks establishes multi-service community technology centers that bring digital opportunity and lifelong learning to low- and moderate-income residents living in HUD housing.

Information Resources

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Department-Agency-Org

Program Title/Website

Description

RR-20589

(USDOC) Department of Commerce - National Telecommunications and Information Administration

DOC/NTIA - Broadband USA: Broadband Funding Guide (2020)

This guide serves to advise communities who wish to expand broadband capacity on available broadband programs. To provide communities with proven solutions to problems in planning, financing, construction and operations.

RR-21119

(USDOC) Department of Commerce - National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) BroadbandUSA Program, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Esri

NTIA - Broadband Availability, Digital Equity and COVID-19 App

This application summarizes broadband availability, adoption and school age population statistics in the context of COVID-19.

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