# PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS: $500,000 NTIA Broadband Infrastructure award

**Funded Project Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recipient | PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS |
| State | CA |
| Program | NTIA Broadband Infrastructure (11.029) |
| Award | $500,000 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2027-08-31 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce / National Telecommunications and Information Administration |
| Description | THIS EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION PROJECT WILL FACILITATE ACCESS TO HOME NETWORKING EQUIPMENT, COMMUNITY INTERNET ACCESS, AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE PALA BAND COMMUNITY.   THE PROJECT PROPOSES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:  FACILITATE DIGITAL LITERACY AND BROADBAND ADOPTION WORKSHOPS, CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS EDUCATION, AND JOB-ALIGNED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.  PROVIDE BROADBAND DEVICES AND HOTSPOTS TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH A MANAGED LENDING PROGRAM; AND  DEPLOY MOBILE BROADBAND AND PUBLIC WI-FI SYSTEMS ON THE RESERVATION  THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES:  SUP |
| Award ID | NT26TBCX029G0022 |

## Why this score
- Award of $500,000.
- Period started in the last 90 days: spending is ahead.
- Description mentions construction, equipment or deployment.

Source: USAspending.gov federal assistance awards (Assistance Listings 11.035, 10.752, 11.032, 11.029) (https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_NT26TBCX029G0022_013). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:38:25.324Z.
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