Project Grant 3631DS009

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $36,984,641.81 Project Grant under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) to the New York State Urban Development Corporation, also known as Empire State Development. The grant will fund initiatives to implement New York's Digital Equity Plan, including distributing new and refurbished devices, upgrading and disposing of devices, developing and improving statewide digital literacy programs, and creating digital safety trainings. The grant aims to improve digital literacy, increase device access, enhance access to online information and government services, and narrow the digital divide for residents across New York State, with a focus on unserved and underserved populations. The performance period for this grant runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029. The grant recipient plans to subaward funds to implement the proposed activities under the Digital Equity Plan.