The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $6,017,160.03 Project Grant through the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) to the Executive Office of the State of Hawaii. The purpose of this grant is to implement Hawaii's Digital Equity Plan, which was developed under a previous State Digital Equity Planning Grant. Key activities include expanding telehealth adoption, assessing and building capacity for digital literacy programs for incarcerated and post-incarcerated individuals, increasing access to internet-connected devices and affordable broadband, establishing a statewide digital navigator training program, and delivering customized digital literacy and cybersecurity training for underserved populations in Hawaii. Expected outcomes include improved health, employment, and quality of life outcomes for Hawaii residents, particularly unserved and underserved populations. The grant has a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029 and the recipient plans to subaward funds to state agencies and the University of Hawaii to support implementation of the Digital Equity Plan activities.
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