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

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
4431DS038
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$34,935

Award facts

Completion date
Funding agency
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Department of Commerce
Place of performance
Providence, RI 02908, USA

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Description

Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to implement the rhode island digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program. Activities to the performed: the proposed project activities include: provide technical assistance for digital skills integration into workforce training, education, small business support, and covered population-serving systems statewide; invest in covered population-serving ecosystems to ensure all geographic regions have access to comprehensive digital inclusion services; incorporate online privacy and cybersecurity skill-building in all digital inclusion services; explore new family-sustaining career opportunities for covered population residents to deliver digital inclusion services; identify and support partner organizations to provide devices, preparation and refurbishment; and help desk and technical support; coordinate with (rhode island department of corrections (ridoc) on efforts to bring connectivity to the state's correctional facilities.
Expected outcomes
The proposed projects will result in: increase in covered population residents trained in digital skills programs; increased number of covered population residents who own large-screen, internet-enabled devices; increased number of rhode islanders accessing government services on-line and accessing state benefits and resources.
Intended beneficiaries
Residents of the state of rhode island 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 -$4,505,125
Original award $4,540,060

Quick answers

Who received award 4431DS038?

4431DS038 was awarded to Rhode Island Commerce Corp by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on January 1, 2025.

How much is award 4431DS038 worth?

$34,935 has been obligated on 4431DS038.

Which agency awarded 4431DS038?

National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) awarded 4431DS038, with funding from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce).

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