Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Applications Recommended for Award
January 06, 2025
This webpage showcases a table of the recent applications recommended for award from the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, organized by state for ease of reference. Please note that the award amount is subject to change, pending final review and processing of the award.
Updated January 17, 2025.
| Recommended Awardee | Recommended Award Estimate | Proposed Project Area(s) | Proposed Project Description | Recommended Awardee's Home State |
| Ameelio, Inc. | $10.7 million | ID, UT | The proposed project activities include: network upgrade/installation for Idaho Department of Corrections and Utah Department of Corrections; provision of tablets to Covered Populations to complete workforce development training and other services to support reintegration, development of and dissemination of learning criteria for educational services to inmates; and technical/customer support for hardware and technological services. | New York |
| AMERICAN SAMOA GOVERNMENT | $2.5 million | American Samoa | The proposed project includes the following activities: expand vocational programming capabilities of the American Samoa Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities, inclusive of youth with disabilities; expand outreach on disability rights, employment opportunities, and advocacy services through the creation of digital content such as videos, webinars, and workshops; education and adapted hands-on training programs on digital skills; provide free internet access to all older adults and individuals with disabilities attending seminars, workshops and/or participating in programs; provide a community center with free internet access and facilitate activities to low-income school age children and families to increase computer literacy, improve academic achievement, increase college and career readiness and increase parent and family engagement in their children’s education; provide an online financial safety education program for older adults; conduct a fellows program for high schoolers for training on digital literacy, online privacy and cybersecurity and awareness; create computer labs and offer computer classes in juvenile detention centers; provide training on key business and digital skills, the program will help participants develop viable online business models, increasing their access to broader markets beyond local boundaries; equip Digital Navigators with the necessary tools (e.g. audio-visual equipment) to foster digital literacy and inclusion throughout the territory; and establish a computer lab for community members. | American Samoa |
| Anchorage School District | $11.7 million | AK | The proposed project includes the following activities: develop, implement, expand, and support digital literacy campaigns; provide interpreters for multilingual curriculum; partner with community organizations to expand workshops; install computer charging stations at middle schools; provide resource rooms and hotspots for students and their families; host technology assistance events at schools and provide workshops on cybersecurity risks. | Alaska |
| ATAUTCHIKUN, LLC | $7.9 million | AK | The proposed project includes the following activities: workforce development trainings to equip Tribal members with digital skills and certifications in technical fields; youth digital literacy initiatives to teach digital skills and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education; enhanced digital capabilities for small businesses by facilitating improved online presence and marketing, providing e-commerce training, and creating a digital cooperative for local producers; and with success measured by business participation and e-commerce utilization; and telehealth services to address barriers to behavioral health services by providing tablets and establishing a secure, free-to-residents telehealth network, and offering ongoing support for users to ensure effective use. | Alaska |
| Atlanta Beltline Inc | $9 million | GA | The proposed project activities include: providing high speed internet access subsidies to directly increase internet access and adoption of broadband; supporting public wifi to directly increase internet access; and providing digital equity and inclusion programming including digital skills development, access to technology, tailored digital skills programs, and career pathway programs to residents. | Georgia |
| BAY AREA COUNCIL FOUNDATION | $11.9 million | CA | The proposed project includes the following activities: increase digital literacy training for Covered Populations through various programs and workshops; provide device distribution and technical support to households that would not have access otherwise; establish workforce development programs focused on digital skills with the ability to obtain certifications. | California |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Inc. | $9.9 million | WI | The proposed project includes the following activities: improving accessibility to computers for youth; providing technical training to the students so the computers can be used to their full potential; providing adult digital literacy classes, which will ensure that families are able to support student learning at home and increase their economic stability; increase internet access by providing hotspots to students; host technical training events such as 'family technology night' to teach students and parents how to access and make the best use of e-learning platforms online. | Wisconsin |
| Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc. | $7.9 million | AK | The proposed project activities include: workforce training for remote and virtual jobs; training in broadband infrastructure management to enhance local expertise and job opportunities; upgrading cybersecurity measures for tribal offices to protect digital infrastructure and data; providing rentable computers and digital tools for libraries to provide continuous access to technology and learning resources. | Alaska |
| CACHE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 | $6.0 million | OK | The proposed project includes the following activities: establish a centralized digital literacy community center (Innovation Gateway) in which all stakeholders could participate in digital learning, team collaboration, and cutting edge technology solutions; provide broadband at the Innovation Gateway to serve those in the community, particularly rural community members and other Covered Populations, who are without Internet; facilitate workforce advancement opportunities for school district staff to obtain technology certifications relevant to the subjects they teach; conduct on-site technology lessons for community members; and upgrade technology throughout the school district. | Oklahoma |
| California Emerging Technology Fund | $11.9 million | CA | The proposed project activities include: connecting low-income households to affordable Internet service plans; delivering Digital Literacy Training to households with verified skills proficiency; and providing a sustainable supply of affordable computing devices for households completing Digital Literacy Training. | California |
| Capital Workforce Partners, Inc. | $11.9 million | CT | The proposed project activities include: public access computing center enhancements including support for procurement of upgraded or additional digital equipment, expand facility operating hours on weekends and in evenings, and ensure that personnel such as Digital Navigators are available to provide technical support to users; digital navatiation and skills training; and the implementation of an internet access and internet-enabled device distribution program to increase the number of Covered Populations that have affordable and reliable access to the internet within their households. | Connecticut |
| City of Bloomington | $11.4 million | IN | The proposed project activities include: provision of devices, digital skills training, technical support trainee training, technical support call center, baseline study and regular reporting; advanced credential training for digital literacy; wraparound services for training participants; and project supervision, management, and reporting. | Indiana |
| City of Dallas | $11.1 million | TX | The proposed project includes the following activities: implement a Digital Navigators Program to facilitate digital navigation services, hotspot devices and digital literacy workshops; provide direct internet assistance and financial coaching services for Covered Populations; introduce Virtual Reality technology for older adults to decrease social isolation, increase civic engagement and provide educational opportunities; establish a new computer lab at a community center to provide reliable internet access and devices accessible to a predominately disconnected community; and create digital literacy and workforce development curriculum for all skill levels and provide digital equipment for incarcerated individuals as a pre-release program to combat recidivism. | Texas |
| City of Moreno Valley | $4.9 million | CA | The proposed project includes the following activities: expand WiFi Gardens that provide free broadband access to low-income individuals and other Covered Populations; expansion and improvements to the Business and Employment Resource Center (BERC); expand the Computer Confident: Moreno Valley Program—a digital literacy initiative housed in and operated by BERC. The program offers digital literacy workshops on a variety of topics relevant to Internet and consumer device users, ranging from basic computer skills to advanced software applications. | California |
| City Of Philadelphia | $11.9 million | PA | The proposed project activities include: increase access to the internet and devices, as well as other digital inclusion resources; increase digital skill development through basic to intermediate digital skills classes and workshops; and provide professional development and technical support to community-based organizations supporting digital inclusion programs. | Pennsylvania |
| City Of South Bend | $11.9 million | IN | The proposed project activities include: funding for a regional Digital Navigator corps; device distribution alongside digital skills training; deploying flexible household technology scholarships to cover digital and technology needs; targeted training investments in device use and workplace-specific skills (e.g., coding, internet safety and cybersecurity training); establishing strategic foundations of governance, fundraising, and programming for a regional digital equity fund. | Indiana |
| City Of St. Petersburg | $6.9 million | FL | The proposed project activities include: device distribution; distribution of hot spots/home Internet equipment; digital literacy skills training; and cybersecurity/privacy training. | Florida |
| Clark County Parent | $10.7 million | NV | The proposed project activities include: capacity building for County departments and partner organizations, including training-of-trainers, curriculum, and technical support for digital literacy and navigation; device distribution and virtual tech support program including accessible online tools for finding low-cost internet and device options, training, and other resources or benefits; digital literacy and navigation, job related digital skills training, devices, and public computers or wi-fi access tailored to target communities; and activities to promote advanced technology career skills, online entrepreneurship, and small business training for youth, adults, and small business owners to prepare them for greater economic opportunities. | Nevada |
| CNMI Office of Planning and Development | $2.5 million | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | The proposed project includes the following activities: provide students part of Covered Populations with Mi-Fi hotspot devices enabling them to engage fully with digital learning opportunities throughout the academic year; enhance academic departments' enterprise resource planning system to manage and analyze student data, providing insights into student progress and enabling data-driven decisions to improve student success and workforce readiness; modernize public transportation for all CNMI residents by integrating real-time bus tracking with Google’s Transit Partner Program, implementing a cashless electronic payment system, and installing digital signage for improved communication and ADA compliance; conduct a Technology Impact Assessment to evaluate the societal effects of introducing, extending, or modifying technology, focusing on unintended, indirect, or delayed consequences; and provide reliable transportation for individuals attending digital literacy workshops. | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education | $10.5 million | VA | The proposed project activities include: providing support to a statewide group of Digital Navigators, embedded in adult education providers, and equipped with mobile laptop labs; training and ongoing technical assistance to the Digital Navigators; faciliating peer networking activities for Digital Navigators; and data, reports, and evaluation activities. | Virginia |
| COMMUNICATION SERVICE FOR THE DEAF, INC. | $10.7 million | TX, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NY, NJ, NV | The proposed project includes the following activities: distribution of pre-configured, accessible equipment to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals; establishment of the Deaf Digital Advancement Initiative – an American Sign Language -centric digital literacy training program that will include offerings such as technology equipment training, ensuring participants can effectively use and maintain their devices; digital literacy training, covering Internet basics, online safety, and digital communication tools; American Sign Language classes focused on technology-related vocabulary and online communication; and job training tailored for the digital workforce, including skills for online job searching and remote work; implementation of a direct video calling support system that aims to facilitate easier access to interpreting services across various state agency settings, significantly enhancing the ability of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals to communicate effectively and access public services in government offices; develop accessible digital health training programs and creating culturally competent health education materials; and establishing a public health information hotline. | Texas |
| County of Atlantic | $5.0 million | NJ | The proposed project includes the following activities: installation of telecommunications equipment, WiFi upgrades, a computer digital literacy lab, and training; establish a computer center/digital literacy lab at the justice center; create a Digital Literacy Lab at the Office of Veteran Services, aiming to mitigate the digital equity barriers currently faced by the county's veterans; provide satellite Internet services on buses and loaner tablets; establish Digital Literacy across the County to address the digital equity challenges faced by families and youth. | New Jersey |
| County of Orange | $6.3 million | CA | The proposed project includes the following activities: creating Workforce Reentry Computer Labs to increase Internet access; provide virtual classes towards earning a high school diploma or advanced degree or certificate; acquiring wiring, WiFi, equipment and essential software and applications; create Reentry Success Centers for job training; setting up three classrooms with workstations; establishing a Workforce Reentry Center for a flexible workforce training space to provide virtual trainings and computer training classes or workshops; providing devices for individuals that were incarcerated so that they can seek help after they are released; virtual training for previously incarcerated individuals to become familiar with different areas of employment; implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered interpretation and translation services to encourage participation in government by individuals with language barriers and hearing impaired individuals. | California |
| Delaware State University | $12 million | DE | The proposed project activities include: upgrades to existing Delaware State building networks to enable high-speed internet and facilitate educational advancement and digital literacy; training and workforce development related to digital literacy, device distribution; fully equipped educational vehicle with multiple stations armed with technological equipment capable of training individuals in basic computer hardware design, internet structure, navigation, safety, thereby circumventing digital illiteracy and inaccessibility and upgrades to existing parking structures to store vehicles; and a multi-faceted intervention for training, workforce development, digital literacy, and certifications as well as a 24/7 digital outreach to the community providing technical assistance and troubleshooting. | Delaware |
| Denton Independent School District | $9 million | TX | The proposed project activities include: funding for a full suite of software tools designed to monitor and enhance connectivity, track digital tool usage, and ensure data security and privacy--providing real-time insights into how students, particularly those from underserved populations, are accessing and utilizing digital resources; comprehensive digital audits to assess digital access, tools, and usage patterns; a connected device procurement and distribution activity; digital literacy training; and workshops and outreach events focused on digital literacy. | Texas |
| Florida Hospital Medical Group, Inc. | $6.0 million | FL | The proposed project includes the following activities: implement a comprehensive program to address barriers to digital inclusion and improve maternal health outcomes; specifically for Covered Populations including low-income patients that have high risk pregnancies—enhance digital skills and health knowledge among patients; establish a Remote Patient Monitoring and Virtual Care Program to serve high-risk pregnant patients; develop a mobile app that provides tailored and appropriate health education materials including pregnancy risks, translated into various languages; tablets with hotspots will be provided to patients that have high-risk pregnancies ensuring reliable access to virtual appointments. | Florida |
| Goodwill Industries International, Inc. | $11.9 million | AZ, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, NJ, NV, NY | The proposed project activities include: digital skills training; workforce development services, provision of free internet access at Goodwill computer centers; provision of free internet access to individuals residing in remote areas with remote Goodwill computer centers; provision of internet-enabled devices to Covered Population individuals; and home internet services assistance. | Maryland |
| GOODWILL OTC INC | $21.4 million | WA | The proposed project includes the following activities: implementing of workforce development programs that provide certifications in IT skills; distribution of refurbished and newly purchased Internet-capable devices to underserved individuals participating in workforce development programs; establish a technology device refurbishment center with technical expertise, internal software, and best practices to run efficiently and sustainably; outreach and awareness campaigns to promote digital literacy programs and services; digital literacy training, virtual internships, and apprenticeships to equip students with digital skills; establish telehealth access points in community centers and key locations, providing private, safe environments for individuals without reliable Internet access to connect to medical and mental health services. | Washington |
| GOVERNMENT OF GUAM- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION | $2.4 million | GUAM | The proposed project includes the following activities: enhance Guam’s Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) websites to improve accessibility, multilingual support, and streamline processes; deploy mobile service units to increase access to Real IDs and driver’s licenses; establish an Accessible Digital Hub, employ Digital Navigators, and develop inclusive curricula that will foster digital inclusion and improve employment and educational opportunities for persons with disabilities and other intersecting populations. | Guam |
| GREATER PORTLAND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | $11.1 million | ME | The proposed project includes the following activities: deploy STEM tech kits for digital skills and workforce development; teach students how to assemble desktops and install operating systems; expand digital access to municipal government information and services and provide technical assistance to municipal staff and volunteers; establish targeted affordability funds for broadband access; increase access to digital devices for the community; support digital enhancements at anchor institutions; establish and support connectivity hubs that will allow members to access digital resources and these hubs can provide workforce training, education, and telehealth services; foster digital skills education through Adult Education Centers and Libraries to provide training to senior citizens; host Internet safety and cybersecurity workshops across the region. | Maine |
| HISPANIC FEDERATION INC | $16.1 million | AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, NC, NY, PA, TN, VA, WA, WI | The proposed project includes the following activities: equip youth with digital and career skills; provide advanced digital skills and literacy curriculum as well as after-school coding lessons; offer a range of tailored support services to address their unique challenges; host events at Digital Equity Centers that provide education and resources to community members; provide digital training to minority older adults to ease participant anxiety around digital skills; create year-long paid internships and employment opportunities; bridge the digital divide for low-income individuals who are also parents with a language barrier by providing them with devices, training, and transportation; one on one tutoring and free computer access; establish computer labs with high-speed Internet, providing community members with access to computers, printers, and tech support. | New York |
| Hmong American Partnership | $7.3 million | CA, MN | The proposed project activities include: digital literacy training for skills such as internet navigation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, financial literacy, and digital civic engagement; device distribution and internet access through Digital Hubs such as libraries and community centers; and community workshops and mentorships on digital literacy. | Minnesota |
| International Institute of Metropolitan St. Louis | $11.9 million | MO | The proposed project includes the following activities: develop curriculum materials and training modules for digital literacy courses, mobile computer lab events, and a resource library; collaborate with schools, employers, and other community organizations to deliver digital literacy courses; deploy mobile computer labs with Digital Navigators across the state to conduct events and provide walk-in technical assistance; and develop a resource library to provide information on digital tools, resources, and platforms that can assist with cultural orientation, community integration, and skill development. | Missouri |
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | $8.4 million | CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, KS, MD, MT, ND, NJ, NY, TX, UT, VA, WA | The proposed project activities include: delivery of culturally and linguistically accessible digital skills training designed for diverse populations, facilitated access to low or no-cost digital devices, and building skills necessary for employment, education, and community participation; facilitated access to low or no-cost digital devices and associated technical assistance for set-up and connectivity; and evaluation. | New York |
| JOINT VENTURE: SILICON VALLEY NETWORK | $11.6 million | CA | The proposed project includes the following activities: unite organizations across counties to create partnerships to create culturally relevant and language accessible digital access hubs aimed at overcoming barriers related to lack of digital equity and provide employment opportunities for young adults; increase digital skills training through integrating digital resiliency; establish access hubs for workshops and provide digital devices with low or no-cost Internet access; launch a digital equity internship program including computer refurbishment, inventory, and tech exchange; enhance digital programs by adding on-demand Digital Navigators. | California |
| LAND-OF-SKY REGIONAL COUNCIL | $7.7 million | NC | The proposed project includes the following activities: establish mobile digital inclusion labs to deploy to rural areas, providing workshops on topics like basic computer skills, telehealth, online education, and accessing social services and one-on-one digital navigation services; establish a device refurbishment program; deploy five (5) mobile outreach vans (DIGI-BUS) equipped with WiFi and computer labs that will travel to remote areas to conduct programming and also serve as a distribution point for the device refurbishment program; and establish computer labs at community centers. | North Carolina |
| Louisiana Public Health Institute | $5.0 million | LA | The proposed project includes the following activities: improving access to communities in utilizing digital solutions building upon foundational components of broadband; offering digital literacy training and telehealth capabilities; collaborating with libraries to design and implement telehealth rooms with medical equipment and devices; providing linkages to support care coordination across social services and digital literacy education for incarcerated youth being reintegrated into the community; providing digital literacy training, portable Internet devices, and community engagement strategies to increase utilization for rural farmers and agricultural workers; train staff and train-the-trainer programs to increase the capacity of libraries to provide valuable services for patrons. | Louisiana |
| MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | $12.9 million | AZ | The proposed project includes the following activities: develop AI-powered digital literacy tools to teach foundational and advanced skills, focusing on adaptable learning experiences tailored to individual student needs; enhance teaching effectiveness through AI-driven data analysis, allow teachers to personalize instruction and free time from routine tasks like grading and attendance; prepare students for the workforce with AI-driven simulations, coding tutorials, and job-readiness tools; incorporate culturally relevant and multilingual content to support students from different backgrounds. | Arizona |
| MERIT NETWORK INC | $11.0 million | MI | The proposed project includes the following activities: develop and deploy a Large Language Model (LLM) trained on digital navigator curriculum to enhance the capacity of current digital navigators. A digital navigator serves as a trusted resource, providing ongoing support for community members with access to affordable broadband, device procurement, skill development, and general digital assistance; launch a validated directory of community, state, and national digital equity resources, offering real-time visibility into their availability and capacity, with a specific focus on a practitioner audience. | Michigan |
| Minnesota State Colleges & Universities | $7.3 million | MN | The proposed project activities include: Digital literacy expansion and instruction in college curriculum, train-the-trainer activities, digital navigation services, device distribution, and vouchers to connect unconnected. | Minnesota |
| Montezuma County Mancos School District Re 6 | $1.3 million | CO | The proposed project activities include: distributing devices to students to ensure they have the tools needed to complete assignments and access digital educational resources; enhancing classroom technology with internet access to enable interactive lessons and digital literacy training; partnering with local internet service providers to secure affordable or free internet plans for families who do not have access; developing and implementing workshops focused on digital literacy for students, parents, and educators. | Colorado |
| Montgomery County, Maryland | $11.1 million | MD | The proposed project includes the following activities: provide multi-week courses and single lectures on digital skills at senior centers and libraries; establish paid multi-media producer apprenticeships to enable digital skills trainings for youth at schools, libraries, and computing centers; provide workforce training, including IT certification, and career counseling to incarcerated individuals; provide digital skills training and job-skills counseling to key stakeholder groups. | Maryland |
| National Black Tech Ecosystem Association | $11.9 million | AL, DC, GA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, OH, TN, TX, USVI | The proposed project activities include: establishing digital hubs with high-speed internet, computers, and collaborative workspaces to serve as digital access points; delivering introductory and advanced courses in technology, digital equity, and responsible computing practices; hosting events to connect participants with technology and showcase program achievements; and facilitating workforce placements to provide direct pathways to employment. | Tennessee |
| NATIONAL DIGITAL EQUITY CENTER | $13.7 million | ME | The proposed project includes the following activities: establish a digital navigator corps to scale statewide and to reach Covered Populations across counties and Tribal communities; expand access to digital skills training and create pathways to higher education; expand the capacity of the State of Maine’s libraries to provide digital equity services; work with partner community organizations to improve telehealth resources. | Maine |
| National Digital Inclusion Alliance | $25.7 million | AK, AL, AR, AZ, GA, ND, NY, OH, OK, OR, WA | The proposed project activities include: the expansion of Digital Navigator Programs that provide community members with ongoing, individualized support for accessing affordable and appropriate connectivity, devices, and development of digital skills; training and professional development for Digital Navigators; distribution of hotspots; and development of sustainability action plans, individual site, and model program evaluation plans. | Ohio |
| National Lead For America, Inc. | $12 million | KS, AK, AL, AR, ID, MO, MT, OH, PA, VA, VT, WA, WV | The proposed project activities include: funding to support an expansion of the American Connection Corps (ACC) program, which builds a locally-rooted workforce in digitally disconnected communities across the US. Each of the “ACC Members” (“Members”) completes a yearlong paid service placement with a nonprofit or local government that leads digital equity activities in a community that the Member is closely connected to. The activities also include support to build out ACC curriculum and to comprehensively measure the impact of ACC Members' service to communities over each service year. | Kansas |
| Niagara University | $9.1 million | NY | The proposed project activities include: technology improvement for public library including computers that can be "checked out" for home use, an expansion of its hotspot program, workstations for conferencing for job interviews and other virtual appointments; digital literacy skills training; healthcare-specific digital literacy skills training; cybersecurity training; upgrades to design, construction, and facilities and equipment of a public computer center; and online training modules for workforce development. | New York |
| PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES | $10.8 million | PA | The proposed project includes the following activities: distribute telehealth-enabled devices and ensuring reliable internet connectivity for Pennsylvania’s most rural and underserved counties. In additional to serving individuals in these rural areas there is a focus on other Covered Populations including older adults, individuals with language barriers, and individuals with disabilities, and within the Covered Populations, there is a particular emphasis on new mothers, individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and Behavioral Health needs; develop and deliver digital literacy programs to equip targeted populations with the skills necessary to engage with telehealth platforms effectively. | Pennsylvania |
| PHOENIX, CITY OF | $11.8 million | AZ | The proposed project includes the following activities: a library hotspot lending program offering Internet access to low-income households and other Covered Populations; a senior and affordable housing Internet program that expands access and offers digital literacy training; a workforce development program supporting individuals with resources to pursue careers in broadband; a workforce digital navigator program; and an initiative to support aging participants with the digital literacy training needed to access medical platforms. | Arizona |
| PR Education Initiative Corp | $10.3 million | PR | The proposed project includes the following activities: The Digital Equity Project will implement several key activities to bridge the digital divide in underserved Puerto Rican communities. The project will establish at least seven new technology centers in public schools, libraries, and community centers, providing reliable Internet access, computers, and assistive technologies. These centers will serve as central hubs for community members to access digital services and participate in digital literacy programs. Additionally, the project will develop the "My Community" app, a comprehensive tool to centralize access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and government resources. Digital literacy training programs will be offered through structured workshops targeting K-12 students, adults, and community leaders, focusing on basic digital literacy skills, Internet safety, and job-related digital skills. Furthermore, a robust digital learning platform will be developed to support K-12 students, offering interactive lessons and assessments to enhance both reading and math outcomes. | Puerto Rico |
| PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION | $5.1 million | KS | The proposed project includes the following activities: renovate and upgrade an existing health center to enable telehealth and telemedicine services; establish a team of Digital Navigators to provide education and outreach on technology in the classroom, group, and on-call scenarios; and renovate and upgrade an existing computer lab into a STEM lab and upgrade devices to increase educational and career opportunities for Tribal youth. | Kansas |
| Pueblo of Jemez | $5.7 million | NM | The proposed project includes the following activities: provide free access for the Pueblo of Jemez’s rural community to the Pueblo of Jemez's high-speed fiber network; provide free digital devices including laptops and tablets accompanied by Digital Navigators and Interns to provide technical support for setup and troubleshooting; implement comprehensive and tailored digital literacy and skills training; conduct cybersecurity workshops and training about online threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware; and update and enhance existing public access computing centers. | New Mexico |
| PUERTO RICO BLOCKCHAIN TRADE ASSOCIATION CORP | $11.8 million | PR | The proposed project includes the following activities: establish labs, including training and outreach to teachers, students, and families, in schools and community centers equipped with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)-based tools and technology and computing resources; establish digital equity labs and technological innovation hubs to provide access to digital tools and education for underserved technology; launch workforce development programs that delivers both basic and advanced digital skills training; engage teachers and students in training and development in digital skills and AI literacy; and facilitate community engagement and outreach intiatives to expand engagement in programs. | Puerto Rico |
| REFUGEE WOMEN'S ALLIANCE REWA | $5.5 million | WA | The proposed project includes the following activities: Expand its Digital Literacy Program to a three-tiered set of courses that include an Intermediate Course and an Advanced Course; increase digital literacy services that will incorporate employment training programs, a career advancement program, a home care aide program and a healthcare career advancement program; additionally, a computer basics workshop will be provided so that members can increase their knowledge and can use technical resources to their full potential. | Washington |
| Regents Of The University Of Idaho | $13.1 million | ID | The proposed project activities include: deployment of portable WI-FI boxes to deploy free public access points in rural communities without anchor institutions to address internet affordability; refurbish functional devices for redistribution to covered populations to reduce the digital divide; funding University of Idaho Extension’s Digital Economy Program to continue providing online digital skills classes and expanding staffing to include 12 Digital Opportunity Program Coordinators in communities with high poverty levels, all focused on increasing digital resilience and safety online. | Idaho |
| SOUND MIND SOUND BODY FOUNDATION | $7.2 million | MI | The proposed project includes the following activities: create a state-of-the-art digital training center, including renovations, that will include high-speed Internet access, modern computers, and interactive learning tools; host and facilitate annual digital conferences at the city, regional and state levels; conduct targeted outreach and marketing to highlight program benefits, provide support, and enhance community involvement among Covered Populations; targeted outreach/marketing strategies to highlight program benefits and enhance community involvement; workforce development; partner with Wayne State University educators to research, analyze and assess digital literacy within Wayne County; and implement program evaluation. | Michigan |
| The Al Copeland Foundation | $7.8 million | CA, LA | The proposed project includes the following activities: increase access to cancer screening and clinical trials, particularly amongst Covered Populations, by leveraging digital technology to integrate these services at underresourced hospitals and clinics; provide screening of cancer patients for digital health equity needs; create virtual education programs for Community Navigators and Post Bachelor students to help community members participate in cancer screening programs. | Louisiana |
| THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. | $11.7 million | CA | The proposed project includes the following activities: Design curriculum for basic, advanced, and applied digital skills training programs that cover core topics such as internet navigation, assistive technology, and workforce development skills; hire consultants to assist with instructional design, platform setup, and material development; employ online learning platforms to be used for virtual and hybrid learning models where learning materials will be uploaded and instructors will be trained to use; offer paid internship programs with the IT and tech sectors; build relationships with local employers to facilitate job placements for program graduates. | California |
| The Dannon Project | $10.8 million | AL | The proposed project includes the following activities: deploy two mobile training units equipped with satellite broadband, AI-powered digital literacy tools, virtual reality (VR) job training platforms, and telemedicine stations to rural and isolated communities; establish digital opportunity cafes in community anchor institutions to offer free or low-cost broadband access, AI-driven digital literacy training, and telemedicine services; implement VR workforce development simulations tailored to justice-impacted individuals, veterans, and rural residents, equipping them with the practical skills necessary for stable employment; deliver digital skills training through AI-powered platforms; establish telemedicine hubs integrated within community anchor instutions; and redevelop the former Coffeeville High School as a regional digital and economic hub offering broadband-enabled services such as telehealth, VR-based workforce training, and AI-powered digital literacy. | Alabama |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI | $8.8 million | KY, OH | The proposed project includes the following activities: establish learning hubs in libraries, schools, and other community anchor insitutions, providing free WiFi, digital devices, and hands-on digital training to underserved populations; deploy Digital Navigators among the community to guide individuals in accessing broadband, devices, and digital literacy programs; and leverage the 211 helpline to disseminate information about the learning hubs, broadband programs, and digital training resouces. | Ohio |
| UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND, INC. | $4.0 million | RI | The proposed project includes the following activities: provide digital literacy and skills training and programming, including programming for ESL individuals, adults with visual impairments, and older adults; conduct workforce development programming designed to assist individuals, small businesses, and target communities; provide device distribution and free or low-cost Internet services; establish an online Digital Equity community of practice; and conduct outreach events and activities to promote engagement in programming; and a robust evaluation framework. | Rhode Island |
| University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences | $10.7 million | AR | The proposed project activities include: expanding HIPAA-compliant telehealth access at community anchor institutions, such as senior-focused community centers and libraries across Arkansas, improving the availability of, and affordability of access to, fixed and wireless broadband technology; offering comprehensive digital literacy training focused on healthcare related digital skills (e.g., using mobile health devices, understanding telehealth platforms) and basic digital literacy (e.g., WIFI, cybersecurity, online privacy) through in-person and virtual modalities at equity access points; and facilitating enrollment in broadband, device assistance programs, and hot spot lending to increase broadband adoption in underserved communities. | Arkansas |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS | $9.4 million | CA | The proposed project includes the following activities: offering in-depth digital literacy programs in correctional facilities and reentry programs, focusing on basic digital skills, online safety, and job readiness; distributing low- or no-cost digital devices, such as tablets or laptops, to program participants upon release, alongside providing affordable Internet access through partnerships with local broadband providers and community anchor institutions; expanding access to telehealth services for mental health and other healthcare needs, ensuring incarcerated and recently released individuals have continuous access to vital health services; enabling participants to access online social services, reconnect with family, and engage with civic resources, such as voter registration and community involvement platforms; connecting individuals to online job platforms, remote work opportunities, and vocational training resources, with the goal of improving employment outcomes for recently released individuals. | California |
| VINGN, INC. | $2.5 million | U.S. Virgin Islands | The proposed project includes the following activities: enhance mobile Public Computing Centers (PCCs). These PCC TechBuses will be equipped for digital learning and workforce training. They will travel to locations accessible to key stakeholders to deliver free programming, including computer use training, afterschool STEM programs, computer coding trainings, cyber security training, broadband field and network operations, computer refurbishment and repair, telemedicine, digital content creation, and serve as a space for community exhibitions and digital device distribution. | Virgin Islands |
| WTIA Workforce Institute | $11.8 million | CA, GA, LA, MI, NC, NJ, OH, TX, WA | The proposed project includes the following activities: implement digital literacy training programs for Covered Populations that cover basic, advanced, and applied skills; implement workforce development programs—providing basic digital literacy courses, with the option of taking advanced courses necessary to earn a Certificate as an IT Support Specialist. | Washington |
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