The federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility to provide health, safety and welfare to Native American tribes.
The fund is set to run dry in 2024.
Feedback could help Tribes improve future funding applications and expand broadband infrastructure.
The lengthy grant application process can be a barrier for Tribes with limited resources.
Tribal leaders and citizens must gather data 'on a scale large enough to ensure that Tribal nations receive' funding.
18% of people living on Tribal lands lack broadband access, compared to 4% of residents in non-tribal areas.
'You need to get a little better about talking to and listening to native communities," the chairman told the FCC.
The Commerce Department has now made a total of 63 awards totaling more than $601 million in Tribal funding.
The NTIA awarded four grants worth $1.2 million.
At a White House event an agency representative said webinar programs are likely for Indigenous communities.
'You should build a relationship with your telecommunications field representative,' Edyael Casaperalta said.
Shekinah Pepper said Wednesday tribal communities should be on alert for service providers asking for chunks of subsidies upfront.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held Wednesday hearing exploring broadband investments in Tribal communities.
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