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

The Government of Guam - Department of Administration, Bureau of Statistics and Plans Division was awarded a $2,100,000 Project Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032). The purpose of the grant is to implement the Guam Digital Equity Plan, which was developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. Key activities to be performed include creating public outreach on online privacy and cybersecurity through workshops and educational materials, integrating these topics into digital literacy training, engaging libraries and cultural centers for digital navigator programs and device distribution, and collaborating with workforce agencies to integrate digital skills training. Expected outcomes include increased Wi-Fi access, improved digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness, and greater access to telehealth services for underserved Guam residents. The grant has an award date of January 1, 2025, and a target completion date of December 31, 2029. The recipient plans to subaward funds to implement the proposed digital equity plan activities.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to implement the guam digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program. Activities to the performed: the proposed project activities include: create public outreach activities on online privacy and cybersecurity through workshops, educational materials, etc. Integrate these topics into digital literacy training and promote awareness in schools; engage libraries, healthcare providers, and cultural centers for digital navigator programs, free WI-FI hotspots, and device distribution; coordinate with the guam dept. Of education, dept. Of youth affairs, university of guam, guam community college, and trades academy for effective digital resource distribution; collaborate with workforce agencies, labor organizations, and educational institutions to integrate digital skills training and promote innovation.

Expected outcomes

The proposed projects will result in: increase in WI-FI access through distributed hotspots and participation in subsidy programs; improved digital literacy training and cybersecurity awareness through programs for covered populations; increased access to telehealth services for underserved communities.

Intended beneficiaries

Residents of the territory of guam 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.