Implement the connecticut digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
0931DS056
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$318,753

Award facts

Completion date
Funding agency
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Department of Commerce
Place of performance
Hartford, CT 06105, USA

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Description

Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to implement the connecticut digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program. Activities to the performed: digital navigator pilots: two (2) intensive programs, one in an urban and another in a more rural setting, to provide digital navigation services. Quantitative and qualitative outcomes gathered by the summer of 2025 will inform the longer-term digital inclusion work in our state. Digital equity collaboratives: the creation of six (6) digital equity collaboratives through the states regional education service centers (RESCS). Each will serve as a critical planning partner, host of quarterly stakeholder meetings and training, and partner in the development of digital navigator best practices and curriculum. Digital equity curriculum: ensures consistent and measurable program delivery. Topics will include basic digital literacy as well as online safety, digital citizenship, information literacy, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Navigator subgrants: funds community-based organizations for digital navigator work through a transparent application, vetting, and award process, fidelity of program delivery, and thorough tracking of outcomes. Asset map: a searchable database that identifies and categorizes resources to support all aspects of digital equity (internet access, devices, training, and technical support). Program evaluation: cross-program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of initiatives designed to bridge the digital divide across the state.
Expected outcomes
The proposed projects will result in improved digital literacy and navigation skills among residents, increased knowledge of online safety, digital citizenship, information literacy and AI use as well as an asset map database of all available resources.
Intended beneficiaries
Residents of the state of connecticut and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.
Subrecipient activities
The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE plan activities.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment -$8,864,361
Original award $9,183,114

Quick answers

Who received award 0931DS056?

0931DS056 was awarded to Department Of Administration Services Bureau Of Enterprise Systems & Technology by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on December 1, 2024.

How much is award 0931DS056 worth?

$318,753 has been obligated on 0931DS056.

Which agency awarded 0931DS056?

National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) awarded 0931DS056, with funding from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce).

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