This $6,938,534.64 project grant awarded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) aims to implement the Montana Digital Equity Plan. Key activities to be funded include:
- Providing over-the-phone and video remote interpretation services to underserved Montana populations
- Upgrading broadband access at the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind to support distance learning
- Expanding the "Last Mile" prison coding and web development education program for inmates
- Deploying portal kiosks in rural locations to connect Montanans to workforce development and essential services through the Montana Prosperity Portal
The grant will also fund subawards to support consulting services, education technology upgrades, and other digital equity initiatives across the state. The award has an expected completion date of December 31, 2029.
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