Diné College gets $2.9 million grant for internet access, employee hiring and training
6 Aug 2022
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FARMINGTON − A federal grant sent Diné College $2.9 million to fund high-speed internet programs, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration?(NTIA) announced last month.
“Diné College is one of five minority-serving colleges and universities receiving grants totaling $10,642,577.03,” NTIA said in a news release. “The grants will be used to fund internet access, equipment, and to hire and train information technology personnel.”
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