You noted the priority for making consortium applications eligible. I think you have hit on something that is really key to us in recognizing that AFN and other tribal consortia make use of economies of scale to ensure that some of the smallest villages which oftentimes have absolutely the highest need can benefit.
Senator Murkowski emphasizes the importance of consortium applications for small villages.
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