This $1,227,500 project grant from the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce supports the development of broadband modeling, engineering feasibility plans, and technical assistance in Missouri. Awarded on September 9, 2021, the funding assists the Missouri Association of Councils of Government and its regional planning commissions to create eight regional broadband cluster plans and provide statewide broadband planning support. This project enables the Economic...
This Project Grant award, funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032), provides $4,942,018.62 to the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Economic Development to implement the state's Digital Equity Plan. The key objectives include expanding broadband access, increasing internet-enabled device availability, improving digital literacy training, and...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded $587,527 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to the Albemarle Commission to develop customized broadband implementation plans for each of the ten counties in Northeastern North Carolina. The project will assist local leaders and broadband providers in determining the best approaches to serve more businesses and residents in the region by expanding internet access and connectivity. Once completed, the customized...
This $288,483 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports Valley Vision, Inc. to develop a broadband master plan for four counties in California under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The plan will analyze existing broadband infrastructure and services, identify gaps and needs, and create a multi-stakeholder strategy to leverage industry clusters in the Connected Capital Area Broadband Consortium region by expanding access...
This Project Grant award, provided by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032), will fund the implementation of Kentucky's Digital Equity Plan. The key activities to be performed include building digital equity capacity at the community level, providing digital literacy and skills advancement training, and establishing an affordable device and refurbishing program. The expected...
This $5,631,769.64 federal Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) will fund the implementation of Alaska's Digital Equity Plan. Key activities include developing affordability strategies for underserved populations, launching statewide digital literacy programs, creating a device refurbishment and distribution program, and strengthening participating...
This $10,161,429.01 federal Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) will enable the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) to implement the Arkansas Digital Equity Plan. The key activities to be performed include establishing and supporting digital skills programs, facilitating a program to provide reduced-cost devices to individuals who complete...
This federal Project Grant award of $23,291,991.73, provided by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032), will fund the implementation of Ohio's Digital Equity Plan. The key activities include: Implementing a Digital Inclusion Grant Program to provide funding for eligible entities to address identified digital inclusion needs across the state. Developing a statewide device ecosystem to...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program (CFDA 11.032) provides $15,814,288 to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to implement the state's Digital Equity Plan. The key activities to be delivered include: Serving all covered populations, especially rural residents and incarcerated individuals, with digital skills and workforce training...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.9 million Project Grant to the Golden State Finance Authority under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support the Broadband Strategic Planning and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy project to guide the expansion of high-speed internet access across 26 rural counties in California from August 2023 to February 2025. Specifically, the grant will fund the development of a...