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A Pribilof Island community of less than 400 people has received more than $250,000 in federal funds to train locals to work at its commercial aircraft test range.
The Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government (ACSPI) announced it was one of seven recipients nationwide to receive the Economic Development Administration s STEM Talent Challenge grant Tuesday.
The ACSPI s aircraft test range will be through a partnership with Sabrewing Aircraft Company, a drone manufacturing company out of California.
The test range is expected to begin operations in the fall, according to ACSPI Project Manager Dylan Conduzzi. He says this grant will give tribal and community members access to technical training.