The State of Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) was awarded a $12,033,288.01 Project Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032). The purpose of this 5-year grant, awarded on December 1, 2024, is to implement Minnesota's Digital Equity Plan. Key activities include:
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Establishing a Digital Opportunity (DO) Leaders Network, an interagency DO workgroup, and providing training to local government units, regional development commissions, and tribes on digital equity planning.
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Incorporating digital equity data, tools, and resources into DEED's web platform.
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Administering formula grants to local governments, tribes, and regional partners to develop and implement their own digital equity plans and expand digital opportunity services.
The intended beneficiaries are residents of Minnesota, particularly unserved and underserved populations, through increased broadband adoption, access to devices and digital skills training, and improved accessibility of government information online.
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