Implement the US virgin islands digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 7831DS030
- Recipient
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Vingn, Inc. UEI NN5MFYYQ3EH9
- Awarding agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $25,520
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
- Christiansted, St Croix, USVI
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Purpose
- The purpose of this grant is to implement the US virgin islands digital equity plan developed pursuant to the state digital equity planning grant program. Activities to the performed: the proposed project activities include: providing digital skills literacy training and deploying devices to people impacted by the justice system and those RE-entering society via a LEARN2EARN model, whereby persons can develop their skills related to technology and the internet and acquire free and low-cost devices; expanding evidence-based stem/digital literacy programs for children and youth, especially those from low-income households; creating an internet technology (IT) support certification and incentive program to build a cadre of IT professionals; expanding online ESL programs for people with language barriers via a LEARN2EARN model; developing and launching an inclusive mass media campaign for virgin islanders about online scams, phishing, and other security threats; creating a device refurbishment ecosystem in the usvi; establishing the usvi DEI council which will steer and coordinate digital equity efforts across the territory, as well as to advise local government agencies.
- Expected outcomes
- The proposed projects will result in: increased adoption of telemedicine services and utilization; increased access to online education; improved workforce opportunities; increased enrollment in stem based programs; increase in free or low-cost devices and internet subscriptions; expansion of online adult education and ESL programs.
- Intended beneficiaries
- Residents of the territory of US virgin islands 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 | -$2,074,480 | |
| Original award | $2,100,000 |
Quick answers
Who received award 7831DS030?
7831DS030 was awarded to Vingn, Inc. by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on January 1, 2025.
How much is award 7831DS030 worth?
$25,520 has been obligated on 7831DS030.
Which agency awarded 7831DS030?
National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) awarded 7831DS030, with funding from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce).
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