VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority (VIPFA)/Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN) Public Computer Center (PCC) Program is designed to provide free computer access and training through a selected number of public libraries, other local government facilities and community centers throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. The VIPFA/viNGN team is committed to serving the homeless, underserved, unemployed, youth, seniors and minorities throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. VIPFA/viNGN will provide access to current technology to underserved residents, in an effort to bridge the digital divide. By providing basic digital literacy training and technical assistance, VIPFA/viNGN's goal is to assist the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands to adapt to a rapidly advancing digital lifestyle.
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| AWARD OVERVIEW |
| Award Number |
78-42-B10568 |
Funding Agency |
Department of Commerce |
| Total Award Amount |
$3,021,867 |
Project Location - City |
St. Thomas |
| Award Date |
09/13/2010 |
Project Location - State |
VI |
| Project Status |
Less Than 50% Completed |
Project Location - Zip |
00804-0430
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| Jobs Reported |
3.38 |
Congressional District |
01 |
| Project Location - Country |
US |
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Recipient Information
(Grants)
| Recipient Information (Grants) |
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Recipient Name
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VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY |
| Recipient DUNS Number |
789438293
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| Recipient Address |
32-33 KONGENS GADE |
| Recipient City |
ST THOMAS |
| Recipient State |
U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Recipient Zip |
00802-0430 |
| Recipient Congressional District |
01 |
| Recipient Country |
USA |
Required to Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Projects and Jobs Information
| Projects and Jobs Information |
| Project Title |
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Broadband Technology Opportunities Program - viNGN Public Computer Centers Program |
| Project Status |
Less Than 50% Completed |
| Final Project Report Submitted |
No |
| Project Activities Description |
Public, Society Benefit, General/Other |
| Quarterly Activities/Project Description |
During Quarter 1, CY 2013, the VIPFA/viNGN team, along with its Public Computer Centers (PCC) partners, continued to successfully operate seven (7) PCCs, four (4) on St. Croix and three (3) on St. Thomas. The team also prepared to open twelve (12) additional PCCs during late April/May 2013 by supplying them with computers, servers and software. Webcams, televisions and printers are scheduled to be installed in these PCCs during April/May 2013. The remaining nine (9) PCCs are scheduled to open in stages throughout the Summer of 2013.
The team also focused its efforts on increasing the number of residents who complete the Digital Literacy training course that is offered in collaboration with CyberLearning, Inc. and the National Education Foundation (NEF). By making the training program available on-line at www.vingn.com, in addition to through its PCCs, the team has ensured that the training is even more accessible. During the quarter, the team recorded an increase in the number of people who registered for the course. With the PCC program’s funding allocation, a total of 621 individuals have registered for Digital Literacy training, with a total of 176 individuals completing the course. For the advanced course offerings, 394 licenses were issued for courses, such as GMAT Prep, Systems Engineering, Cisco Certifications and Business Management.
The team also partnered with the U.S.V.I. Division of Personnel, the U.S.V.I. Department of Labor and the U.S.V.I. Bureau of Information Technology to provide “Train the Trainer” Digital Literacy training to two (2) to three (3) employees from each local government department and agency.
In addition, the team was recognized as “The Best Afterschool Tutorial Program For 2013” and “The Best E-Commerce Provider For 2013” in the Territory, by the readers of the Virgin Islands Daily News. The "Best Of" Annual Voter Survey, conducted by the Virgin Islands Daily News, recognizes excellence among businesses and for services.
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| Jobs Created |
3.38 |
| Description of Jobs Created |
During Quarter 1, CY 2013, the total number of jobs either created or retained under the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority (VIPFA)/Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN)'s Public Computer Centers (PCC) program to directly support implementation is 3.38 jobs, with 3.38 jobs retained and 0.00 jobs created.
For VIPFA/viNGN employees, 0.00 jobs were created, and 2.95 jobs were retained.
Based on reports received as of the submission of this report, CyberLearning, Inc., the lead implementing contractor, retained a total of 0.43 jobs and created a total of 0.00 jobs.
The jobs retained in association with the PCC grant during Quarter 1, Calendar Year (CY) 2013 are primarily associated with project management; strategic and tactical planning; train-the- trainer activities; developing and enhancing policies and procedures; and, community outreach.
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Purchaser Information
(Grants)
| Purchaser Information |
| Contracting Office ID |
Not Reported |
| Contracting Office Name |
Not Available |
| Contracting Office Region |
Not Available |
| TAS Major Program |
13-0554 |
| Award Information |
| Award Date |
09/13/2010 |
| Award Number |
78-42-B10568 |
| Order Number |
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| Award Type |
Grants |
| Funding Agency ID |
13 |
| Funding Agency Name |
Department of Commerce |
| Funding Office Name |
Not Available |
| Awarding Agency ID |
13 |
| Awarding Agency Name |
Department of Commerce |
| Amount of Award |
$3,021,867 |
| Funds Invoiced/Received |
$0 |
| Expenditure Amount |
$1,030,923 |
| Infrastructure Expenditure Amount |
$0 |
| Infrastructure Purpose and Rationale |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Name |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Email |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Phone |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Address |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact City |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact State |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Zip |
Not Reported |
Product or Service Information
(Grants)
| Product or Service Information |
| Primary Activity Code |
W01 |
| Activity Description |
Public, Society Benefit, General/Other |
| Sub-Awards Information |
| Sub-awards to Organizations |
0 |
| Sub-award Amounts to Organizations |
$0 |
| Sub-Awards to Individuals |
0 |
| Sub-Award Amounts to Individuals |
$0 |
| Number of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
0 |
| Amount of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
$0 |
| Number of payments to vendors greater than $25,000 |
0 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors greater than $25,000/award |
$0 |
| Number of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
64044 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
$24,755 |
| Location Information |
| Latitude, Longitude |
18º 20' 31",
-64º 55' 51" |
| Congressional District |
01 |
| Address 1 |
32-33 Kongens Gade |
| Address 2 |
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| City |
St. Thomas |
| County |
Virgin Is. |
| State |
VI |
| Zip |
00804-0430 |
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