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

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $11,233,311.64 Project Grant under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) to the Oklahoma Broadband Office. The purpose of this grant is to implement the Oklahoma Digital Equity Plan, which was developed through a previous State Digital Equity Planning Grant. Key activities include updating the state's digital equity plan, affordable telecommunications strategy, and distributing refurbished devices. The grant aims to improve access to devices and enhance telehealth services, primarily benefiting unserved and underserved residents across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Broadband Office plans to sub-award funds to partners to execute the digital equity initiatives outlined in the grant. The project period runs from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2029.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to implement the oklahoma digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program. Activities to the performed: proposed project activities include updating oklahoma's digital equity plan, updating oklahoma's affordable telecommunications strategy (oats) to determine if existing subsidy plans exist in the state to promote programs and distribution of refurbished devices.

Expected outcomes

The proposed award will use capacity grant program funding to realize its vision for digital equity and to implement activities and strategies identified in the state digital equity plan. The proposed projects will result in better access to devices, and improved telehealth services.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of the state of oklahoma 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.