Implement the wisconsin digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 5531DS048
- Recipient
-
Public Service Commission Of Wisconsin UEI LLEGEC1GMNM8 Part of State Of Wisconsin
- Awarding agency
-
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $51,754
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 11.032 State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant
- Completion date
- Funding agency
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration Department of Commerce
- Place of performance
- Madison, WI 53705, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Purpose
- The purpose of this grant is to implement the wisconsin digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program. Activities to the performed: digital navigator pilots: two (2) intensive programs, one in an urban and another in a more rural setting, to provide digital navigation services. Quantitative and qualitative outcomes gathered by the summer of 2025 will inform the longer-term digital inclusion work in our state. Digital equity collaboratives: the creation of six (6) digital equity collaboratives through the states regional education service centers (rescs). Each will serve as a critical planning partner, host of quarterly stakeholder meetings and training, and partner in the development of digital navigator best practices and curriculum. Digital equity curriculum: ensures consistent and measurable program delivery. Topics will include basic digital literacy as well as online safety, digital citizenship, information literacy, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Navigator subgrants: funds community-based organizations for digital navigator work through a transparent application, vetting, and award process, fidelity of program delivery, and thorough tracking of outcomes. Asset map: a searchable database that identifies and categorizes resources to support all aspects of digital equity (internet access, devices, training, and technical support). Program evaluation: cross-program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of initiatives designed to bridge the digital divide across the state.
- 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 improved digital literacy and navigation skills among residents, increased knowledge of online safety, digital citizenship, information literacy and AI use as well as an asset map database of all available resources.
- Intended beneficiaries
- Residents of the wisconsin 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 | -$13,196,276 | |
| Original award | $13,248,030 |
Quick answers
Who received award 5531DS048?
5531DS048 was awarded to Public Service Commission Of Wisconsin by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on December 1, 2024.
How much is award 5531DS048 worth?
$51,754 has been obligated on 5531DS048.
Which agency awarded 5531DS048?
National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) awarded 5531DS048, with funding from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce).
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