Project Grant 7831DS030

This $2,100,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (CFDA 11.032 - State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Program) aims to implement the U.S. Virgin Islands Digital Equity Plan. Key activities include: providing digital skills and literacy training and free/low-cost device distribution through a "Learn2Earn" model; expanding STEM/digital literacy programs for youth from low-income households; creating an IT support certification program; expanding online ESL programs; launching a media campaign on online security threats; and establishing a device refurbishment ecosystem and Digital Equity Council. Expected outcomes include increased adoption of telemedicine, online education access, workforce opportunities, STEM program enrollment, and free/low-cost devices and internet access across the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grant recipient, Vingn, Inc., plans to subaward funds to implement these digital equity activities.