Infrastructure Planning Update
Fiber infrastructure build outs in these communities are funded under other awards. They have received the following grant support:
- NTIA TBCP Round 1: Planning and Engineering Award
- ReConnect TBCP Funding through GCI and Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative
- GCI awarded ReConnect for Chignik Bay
In Chignik Bay GCI has built out FTTx and is curren
Fiber infrastructure build outs in these communities are funded under other awards. They have received the following grant support:
- NTIA TBCP Round 1: Planning and Engineering Award
- ReConnect TBCP Funding through GCI and Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative
- GCI awarded ReConnect for Chignik Bay
In Chignik Bay GCI has built out FTTx and is currently signing up customers for service. In the remaining Group C communities Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative is in the design and engineering process for building FTTx to the communities.
Workforce Development Update
The Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA) is applying for an NITA Digital Equity Competitive to fund the Bristol Bay Tribal Digital Inclusion Project, an initiative designed to bridge the digital divide for the 31 federally recognized tribes in Southwest Alaska. This $8.4 million project focuses on workforce development, digital equity, a
The Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA) is applying for an NITA Digital Equity Competitive to fund the Bristol Bay Tribal Digital Inclusion Project, an initiative designed to bridge the digital divide for the 31 federally recognized tribes in Southwest Alaska. This $8.4 million project focuses on workforce development, digital equity, and cybersecurity, ensuring that local communities can participate fully in the digital economy. It will establish tribal libraries equipped with rentable computers, provide digital literacy training, and upgrade cybersecurity systems, enabling residents to access remote work, education, and healthcare opportunities.
As part of a broader effort, the project complements the Bristol Bay Broadband Implementation Plan for Virtual Jobs Adoption, which outlines strategies to build local broadband infrastructure and create jobs through remote work. By addressing significant barriers to internet access, this initiative will help residents of Bristol Bay, 75% of whom are Alaska Native, to connect with digital resources and enhance economic opportunities.
Learn more about the Bristol Bay Broadband Implementation Plan and its impact.