Recently, the South Dakota
Broadband Initiative (SDBI) awarded technology grants for projects exceeding
$150,000 to 18 Community Anchor Institutions (CAI) across South Dakota. The
funding is part of the federal Department of Commerce’s National
Telecommunication and Information Administration’s (NTIA) State Broadband
Initiative.
A list of the
institutions awarded grants is provided below. Included for each CAI is the
total cost of the proposed project which reflects a required 20 percent
matching investment through cash, in-kind or both.
1. Aberdeen
YMCA, Aberdeen ($9,232.40)
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Health Alcester Clinic, Alcester ($12,450.63)
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Health Elk Point Clinic, Elk Point ($11,348.75)
4. Aurora
County, Plankinton ($11,146.80)
5. City
of Eureka, Eureka ($2,176.25)
6. City
of Faulkton, Faulkton ($2,921.25)
7. City
of Hot Springs, Hot Springs ($11,716.60)
8. City
of Leola, Leola ($3,141.25)
9. Davison
County, Mitchell ($10,846.40)
10. Doland
School District, Doland ($11,047.10)
11. Edmunds
County, Ipswich ($8,417.50)
12. Grow
SD, Sisseton ($9,662.06)
13. Jackson
County Library, Kadoka ($2,661.25)
14. John
Paul II School, Mitchell ($5,847.40)
15. Leola
Public Library, Leola ($1,238.00)
16. Prairie
Community Health, Isabel ($12,383.61)
17. St.
Thomas School, Madison ($12,881.60)
18. Sturgis
Public Library, Sturgis ($12,610.00)
These awards provide funding for technology improvements
in the areas of:
- Firewalls (a form of cyber security) to protect computers against malware, spyware, viruses and other threatening content.
- Network switches to ensure uptime and stability as well as increase network speeds and performance.
- Wireless equipment for mobile connectivity and increased performance.
- New
or additional laptops and desktops to provide access to broadband
services.
Over the past year, the SDBI grants have impacted 59
CAIs across South Dakota totaling $468,000 in technology projects.
Upon request, the SDBI Technology Planning team will assist the CAI staff and their technology partners with the implementation of the equipment into their infrastructure where requested. The Technology Planning and Computer Ownership program is one segment of the overall SDBI. The primary purpose is to provide CAIs with technology consulting and solutions pertaining to their technical infrastructure and broadband connectivity. Eligible institutions include libraries, medical and healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, public safety offices, government and tribal offices, and community support locations.
Visit http://broadband.sd.gov/, email broadband@state.sd.us, or call 605-773-4165 for more information.
Upon request, the SDBI Technology Planning team will assist the CAI staff and their technology partners with the implementation of the equipment into their infrastructure where requested. The Technology Planning and Computer Ownership program is one segment of the overall SDBI. The primary purpose is to provide CAIs with technology consulting and solutions pertaining to their technical infrastructure and broadband connectivity. Eligible institutions include libraries, medical and healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, public safety offices, government and tribal offices, and community support locations.
Visit http://broadband.sd.gov/, email broadband@state.sd.us, or call 605-773-4165 for more information.