See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment D, statement of work, abstract

The New Mexico Department of Information Technology received a $3.986 million Project Grant from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The grant funds workforce development and community enhancement initiatives designed to expand access to job training and employment opportunities across New Mexico. The awardee is implementing a comprehensive digital equity approach that includes developing statewide digital equity plans, improving broadband access, conducting stakeholder engagement, and establishing sub-grant programs to address the digital divide.

The grant supports activities targeting unserved and underserved populations in critical areas including economic development, education, health, civic engagement, and essential services. Key deliverables involve improving device access, increasing online information and government service accessibility, and implementing sub-award programs across the state. The New Mexico Department of Information Technology plans to distribute funds to sub-awardees to execute digital equity activities statewide, demonstrating a multi-tiered approach to addressing technological inequities and expanding workforce development opportunities in alignment with local labor market needs.