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On April 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the application window for the Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program will open on April 29 and close on May 6. As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs and other programs as directed by the FCC including this round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
This training is titled, "COVID-19 Telehealth Eligibility."
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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On April 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the application window for the Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program will open on April 29 and close on May 6. As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs and other programs as directed by the FCC including this round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
This training is titled, COVID-19 Telehealth Program Training for Prospective Tribal Applicants."
The FCC will host a public webinar to provide information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)), a $3.2 billion program to help Americans afford broadband Internet service during the pandemic. The EBB provides a discount of up to $50 per month ($75 on Tribal lands) off a qualifying households’ internet bill. For eligible households there is the potential for a discount of up to $100 towards the purchase of a tablet, laptop or desktop computer from a participating provider so long as the eligible purchaser contributes more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
Watch Live - fcc.gov/live
The webinar will provide consumers and outreach partners with an overview of the EBB program, eligibility information, and enrollment procedures. During the event, the FCC will provide an overview of the outreach tool kit materials that have been developed for partners and the public to use to create awareness about the temporary program.
Registration is not required for the webinar.
During, or in advance of this event, questions can be emailed to broadbandbenefit@fcc.gov.
Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fill the request. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.
For additional information about the webinar, please contact Deandrea Wilson at deandrea.wilson@fcc.gov.
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On April 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the application window for the Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program will open on April 29 and close on May 6. As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs and other programs as directed by the FCC including this round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
This training is titled, "COVID-19 Telehealth Application Process."
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will host a joint webinar for tribal leaders and tribal economic enterprises on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). SBA will cover program details, including how to apply for funding, and will answer questions during the webinar.
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund includes $28.6 billion in available funding, including a $5 billion set-aside for businesses with revenue of no more than $500,000 in 2019. This program provides restaurants with funding equal to the restaurant’s pandemic-related revenue loss. The funding is available up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Authorized uses include payroll, mortgage, rent, utilities, supplies, paid leave, and operational expenses. Socially and economically disadvantaged business concerns, including tribal business concerns, will be prioritized for funding during the first 21 days that the application portal is open. After 21 days, SBA will accept and process applications from all eligible applicants until funds are exhausted.
To learn more about the RRF program and application, please click here.
NCAI Contact: Julia Wakeford, Policy Analyst, jwakeford@ncai.org