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NT22TBC0290077

Project Grant

Overview

Grant Description
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among tribal members. Complete all required natural and cultural resources assessments, complying with all regulations. Install 35 miles of buried fiber optic cable at a depth of 42". Install FTTP, connecting 146 unserved Native American households to 100 gigabit ISP/Ethernet transport networks. Plan, engineer, procure, construct, and test the entire system prior to system acceptance. Install network operations center equipment in the existing central office located in Netawaka, KS. Deploy an all-mobile public safety broadband system.
Awardee
Kickapoo Tribe In Kansas
Funding Goals
12 NTIA MISSION
Grant Program (CFDA)
11.029 - Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Awarding Agency
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) [DOC]
Funding Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [DOC]
Place of Performance
Horton, Kansas 664399502 United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (NTIA-TBC-TBCPO-2021-2006948)
Analysis Notes
COVID-19 $3,710,576 (100%) percent of this Project Grant was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the CARES Act.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 01/31/25 to 06/30/26.
Kickapoo Tribe In Kansas was awarded Project Grant NT22TBC0290077 worth $3,710,576 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in September 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Horton Kansas United States. The grant has a duration of 3 years 9 months and was awarded through assistance program 11.029 Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.

Status
(Ongoing)

Last Modified 5/22/25

Period of Performance
9/1/22
Start Date
6/30/26
End Date
83.0% Complete

Funding Split
$3.7M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.7M
Total Obligated
100.0% Federal Funding
0.0% Non-Federal Funding

Activity Timeline

Interactive chart of timeline of amendments to NT22TBC0290077

Transaction History

Modifications to NT22TBC0290077

Additional Detail

Award ID FAIN
NT22TBC0290077
SAI Number
NT22TBC0290077-011
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally-Recognized)
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1331K2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NTIA
Awardee UEI
GUAEZ44LKK63
Awardee CAGE
48G49
Performance District
KS-02
Senators
Jerry Moran
Roger Marshall

Budget Funding

Federal Account Budget Subfunction Object Class Total Percentage
Broadband Connectivity Fund, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Commerce (013-0560) Other advancement of commerce Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) $3,710,576 100%
Modified: 5/22/25