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

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
2831DS018
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$4,703

Award facts

Completion date
Funding agency
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Department of Commerce
Place of performance
Jackson, MS 39201, USA

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Description

Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to implement the mississippi digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program. Activities to the performed: the proposed project activities include: partnering with public entities to provide necessary skills training and devices; launching skills training through intragovernmental agencies who can scale digital skills programs quickly by leveraging existing assets and locations; contract with american connection corps or a similar program to place digital community coaches in rural/unserved areas to provide skills training and assistance to underrepresented communities.
Expected outcomes
The proposed projects will result in: improved digital literacy skills and enhanced online accessibility to public resources and services related to broadband, digital skills, and broadband enabled devices; increased access to telehealth services through accessible devices for covered populations.
Intended beneficiaries
Residents of the state of mississippi 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 -$10,747,387
Original award $10,752,091

Quick answers

Who received award 2831DS018?

2831DS018 was awarded to Mississippi Department Of Finance & Administration by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on January 1, 2025.

How much is award 2831DS018 worth?

$4,703 has been obligated on 2831DS018.

Which agency awarded 2831DS018?

National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) awarded 2831DS018, with funding from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce).

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