The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $13,702,566 Project Grant to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032). The purpose of this 5-year grant, with a performance period from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2029, is to implement Alabama's Digital Equity Plan. Key activities include enabling digital skills development through training courses, supporting digital workforce development, expanding opportunities to learn online safety and privacy, providing access to computing devices with technical support and affordable broadband, and increasing online accessibility of government services. The grant is intended to benefit residents of Alabama, particularly unserved and underserved populations, by improving access to devices, enhancing digital skills and safety, and increasing access to online government services. ADECA plans to subaward portions of the grant to local governments, community agencies, nonprofits, and others to support the implementation of the state's digital equity initiatives.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $13.7m | 11/26/24 |