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

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
3031DS039
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$0

Award facts

Completion date
Funding agency
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Department of Commerce
Place of performance
Helena, MT, USA

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Description

Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to implement the montana digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program.
Activities
The proposed project activities include: montana over the phone (OPI) & video remote interpretation (VRI) services to underserved montana population; montana school for the deaf & blind (MSDB)facility broadband access upgrades to support distance learning across montana; expansion of the last mile prison coding and web development educational program for inmates; montana department of labor and industries and department of public health and human services portal kiosks provided in rural frontier locations statewide to connect montanans to workforce development and other essential services through the montana prosperity portal.
Expected outcomes
The proposed projects will result in: expansion of last mile prison coding and web development programs; DLI and dphhs portal kiosks will be used to provide online accessibility and inclusivity, digital skills, and device availability for covered populations; increase montanan's having access to several device options to help the state meet its health goals, especially telehealth.
Intended beneficiaries
Residents of the state of montana 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 -$6,938,535
Original award $6,938,535

Quick answers

Who received award 3031DS039?

3031DS039 was awarded to State Of Montana by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on January 1, 2025.

How much is award 3031DS039 worth?

$0 has been obligated on 3031DS039.

Which agency awarded 3031DS039?

National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) awarded 3031DS039, with funding from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce).

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