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Each will serve as a critical planning partner, host of quarterly stakeholder meetings and training, and partner in the development of digital navigator best practices and curriculum. Digital Equity Curriculum: Ensures consistent and measurable program delivery. Topics will include basic digital literacy as well as online safety, digital citizenship, information literacy, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Navigator Subgrants: Funds community-based organizations for digital navigator work through a transparent application, vetting, and award process, fidelity of program delivery, and thorough tracking of outcomes. Asset Map: A searchable database that identifies and categorizes resources to support all aspects of digital equity (Internet access, devices, training, and technical support). Program Evaluation: Cross-program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of initiatives designed to bridge the digital divide across the state.  \r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in improved digital literacy and navigation skills among residents, increased knowledge of online safety, digital citizenship, information literacy and AI use as well as an Asset Map database of all available resources.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Connecticut and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"State of Delaware - Department of Technology and Information","value":4816482.1,"savings":4772245.06,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1031DS093_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Delaware Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. \r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: Activities will include a Digital Navigator Program where Digital navigators and assistants will help library patrons build their digital skills and locate needed services. The Delaware Department of Labor will offer training to the IT industry in wrap-around services for eligible clients and will market the program. Funds will also be used to create an assistive technology library and offer video interpretation services via tablets. Activities will also include continued community outreach and research activities to monitor how digital needs of the population are being met or changing and update the State DE Plan accordingly.\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed award will use Capacity Grant Program funding to realize its vision for digital equity and to implement activities and strategies identified in the State Digital Equity Plan. The proposed projects will result in better access to devices, improved digital skills and safety, and increased representation of racial minorities in the tech workforce. \r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Delaware and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"District of Columbia, Government of","value":3804000,"savings":3804000,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1131DS002_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the District of Columbia Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: The proposed project activities include: Scaling existing State-led programming; Collaborating with other state agencies including universities on new programming and research; Developing public-private partnerships such as DC Tech Hubs, omni-channel tech support and a break/fix ecosystem, as well as device-lending and distribution programs; Launching digital equity subgrant program for eligible entities such as community and economic development agencies, educational institutions and programs, and nonprofit organizations. Potential programming includes user training in cybersecurity; digital literacy/upskilling from beginner to advanced levels; computing coding; multi-lingual outreach; and prisoner education to promote pre-release digital literacy skills, job skills, online job acquisition skills, etc. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Ensuring digital equity funds are invested in effective and sustainable ways, increasing the level of stakeholder engagement, supporting residents in growing their incomes and increasing equity, making core government services and customer experiences more effective, improving civic engagement, Building sustainability and resiliency within DE Capacity grant programs. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the District of Columbia and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Florida Department of Commerce","value":41748794.74,"savings":41748794.74,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1231DS019_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Florida Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include: Cultivating and promoting efforts from the private sector and Community Anchor Institutions to provide cybersecurity and privacy skills training and technical support. Implementation of ConnectedFlorida; a program that intends to subgrant funds to local governments, non-profits, service providers, and other partners for programs that encourage workforce development, digital literacy, device ownership, and other digital adoption activities. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Increased multilingual and accessible technical support programming, Increased protection of sensitive online information, Increased device availability programming, Expanded online accessibility of state government information. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Florida and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"State of Georgia","value":22455639.68,"savings":22455639.68,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1331DS032_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Georgia Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: These four initiatives address the needs of targeted populations and lay a solid foundation for Georgia's digital equity efforts: Digital Skills, Device Ecosystem, Data and Building Local Capacity, Targeted Outreach. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in narrowing the digital divide, improved access to digital resources, and increase accessibility and impact initiatives for community development. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Georgia and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Executive Office of the State of Hawaii","value":6017160.03,"savings":6016566.15,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1531DS042_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Hawaii Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include: Supporting the expansion of telehealth adoption and programs; Assessing the landscape of programs that provide digital literacy training to Incarcerated and post-Incarcerated Individuals, building capacity within existing programs; Increasing access to Internet-enabled devices, cybersecurity protections, and affordable broadband services that meet the needs of Hawaii's Covered Populations; Establishing and expanding a statewide digital navigator training program in the use of a digital literacy curriculum; Advancing digital literacy training customized to the culture, language, capabilities, and other unique characteristics of Covered Populations via digital literacy classes including cybersecurity. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: better health outcomes for the community; Supporting individuals, especially justice-involved individuals; individuals who have successfully navigated treatment, recovery, and re-entry into society; veterans who need access to benefits, health care, other social services, and other Covered Populations in transitioning effectively into and thriving in society; Contributing to better economic outcomes and workforce opportunities for Hawaiian residents; Increasing the adoption and effective use of Internet resources and services, improving the quality of life for all Hawaiians. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Hawaii and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Idaho Commission for Libraries","value":6305226.45,"savings":6246965.04,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1631DS038_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Idaho Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. \r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: Activities include cybersecurity and digital skills training, awarding subgrants to support local and regional technical support, device refurbishment centers and programs providing devices to covered populations. Activities will also include the creation and expansion of digital education internship programs with Idaho's local education agencies and higher education institutions.\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in improved basic digital skills for covered populations, increased number of devices, and increased access to devices in public libraries and anchor institutions.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Idaho and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity","value":23732912.78,"savings":23732912.78,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1731DS087_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Illinois Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. \r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: Proposed project activities include the creation of a dashboard and overall data analytics approach to measuring progress towards digital equity, co-designing a grant program with stakeholder experts, launching university partnerships and initiating impact projects and recruitment of nonprofits and community-based organizations to serve as regional champions.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in fair, just access to opportunities and resources that enable everyone to participate fully in our society, democracy, and economy; systemic change and transformation via cross-sector collaboration between people, programs, and organizations; populations provided with the education and tools necessary to fully leverage digital assets that are powered by reliable, high-speed Internet, so that all Illinoisans can fully participate in the digital economy and the digital ecosystem; community members with the greatest barriers will be empowered towards civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services; and a 23% increase in wages for digital skill-based jobs.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Illinois and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"State of Indiana","value":15096770.19,"savings":15096770.19,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1831DS047_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Indiana Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. \r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include a rollout of large-scale programs facilitated with other state agencies (telehealth expansion, digital skills for incarcerated individuals, and accessibility of state websites and digital services). Activities will also include introduction of the Indiana Digital Skills program, a public-facing campaign to address connectivity barriers, device access, and digital literacy among the eight covered populations. \r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed award will use Capacity Grant Program funding to realize its vision for digital equity and to implement activities and strategies identified in the State Digital Equity Plan. The proposed projects will result in the expansion of telehealth services, improved digital skills for incarcerated individuals, increased accessibility of state websites and digital services.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Indiana and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Iowa Department Management","value":8442129.37,"savings":8442129.37,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_1931DS002_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Iowa Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include: Creation of a device ecosystem, establishing a network of digital navigators, expand the Wi-Fi hotspot checkout program, develop a virtual training platform to provide cybersecurity training, fund a program that will help incarcerated individuals access educational opportunities including digital skills and cybersecurity training. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Increased access to Wi-Fi for Covered Populations, Increased participation in educational programs for incarcerated individuals, Increased digital literacy and cybersecurity skills for Covered Populations, Increased access to devices. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Iowa and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does not plan to subaward funds."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"State of Kansas Department of Commerce","value":8229246.17,"savings":8229246.17,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2031DS067_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Kansas Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: The proposed project activities include: Create a Digital Navigator Expansion grant program designed to identify and assess digital navigation programs and navigators committing to beginning or expanding their digital navigation offerings; Build a strong network of device distribution programs that serve the entire state; Create a pool of funds comprised of both public and private sources to fund a long-term affordability program for Kansas; Collaborate with partners to create an online digital equity map and dashboard that will help the agency, organizations, and the public to understand progress in closing the digital literacy skills gap. \r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Increased access and visibility to broadband technology; Enhanced digital literacy skills among Kansas Covered Populations; Enabling individuals with disabilities to access educational resources, employment opportunities, improved healthcare access, and social networks thereby enhancing their autonomy and overall quality of life; Improved digital literacy among the aging and veteran populations to facilitate greater access to online healthcare services, telemedicine consultations, and health information resources. \r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Kansas and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities.\r\n\r\n"},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Department of Workforce Development","value":12123531.39,"savings":12039776.44,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2131DS094_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Kentucky Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: The proposed project activities include: Building Digital Equity Capacity at the Community Level, Digital Literacy and Skills Advancement, Affordable Device and Refurbishing Program. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Increased number of Kentuckians who are equipped to navigate the internet safely, Increase application accessibility & inclusivity to state/local government programs, Improved civic & social engagement by developing the digital skills necessary for work and life. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Kentucky and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Administration, Louisiana Division of","value":12727887.98,"savings":12727607.95,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2231DS004_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Louisiana Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. \r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: Activities will include creating of a Digital Equity Advisory Panel, \r\n\r\nCreating and maintaining a digital equity dashboard, collaboration with partners, development of a statewide strategy for creating sustainable access to low-cost and accessible technology and devices and technical support for residents.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in increased adoption of digital tools by local governments and the online presence of businesses, increased participation and completion rates in online courses, certifications, and degrees, increased usage of telehealth, access to remote health monitoring tools, and confidence in using technology to access health information will ensure digital equity for covered populations and geographic boundaries can help reduce disparities in health outcomes, indicating greater access to vital healthcare services.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Louisiana and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Maine Connectivity Authority","value":5784349.6,"savings":5759349.6,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2331DS008_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Maine Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include: Comprehensive digital inclusion support, including digital skills training, technical support, and internet safety education; Digital Equity Workshops; Development and marketing of Maine Connectivity Authority's online digital equity asset inventory tool; Statewide device donation and refurbishment campaign; Leverage the work of core digital inclusion organizations with partners serving particular regions or specific covered populations to share best practices and digital inclusion expertise. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: increased wages and productivity, increased workforce, increased degree and credential attainment, improved access to care through telehealth and telemonitoring and enable healthy aging. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Maine and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Housing & Community Development, MD Dept of","value":13427134.17,"savings":13427134.17,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2431DS072_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Maryland Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include: Develop local digital equity plans and conduct outreach; Increase the supply of publicly accessible digital technologies for underserved communities; Fund digital literacy training and educational activities; Fund technical support initiatives that are publicly accessible, providing assistance to those navigating online services, computers, the Internet, and digital technologies; Connect incarcerated and re-entering individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans with digital skills education, workforce development training, digital navigation, technical support, and other digital inclusion activities. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Higher device adoption, broadband (Wi-Fi) availability, community computer centers, and sustainable device ecosystems through device refurbishment; Increased digital literacy within targeted populations, greater independence in using digital technologies, and increased broadband adoption.; Reduce barriers to accessing and using digital devices and the Internet for Covered Populations; Outreach initiatives will enhance community integration and improve the economic and social well-being of Covered Populations. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Maryland and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"The Commonwealth of Massachusetts","value":14133924,"savings":14133924,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2531DS079_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Massachusetts Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: The proposed project activities include: Provide free, in-unit Wi-Fi in public housing or in low-income neighborhoods; Improvements to inadequate broadband in public spaces to increase daily use and services; Establish and implement digital literacy training programs to ensure that target populations have the requisite skills to use devices, online resources, and digital tools; Secure new or used Internet-enabled devices that can be distributed to target populations to improve access to affordable devices; Provide direct assistance to populations to ensure that covered populations are aware of and able to access affordable Internet options such as digital skills training, devices, and technical support. \r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Improving Covered Populations access to high-speed broadband, increasing daily use and services; Improving broadband availability, affordability of devices, and accessibility of tech support; Increasing covered populations digital skill level to use devices, online resources, and digital tools.   \r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity","value":20585775.6,"savings":20075472.22,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2631DS061_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the State of Michigan Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: Implementation of a statewide Digital Navigator Network to serve as the vehicle for community-based solutions development.\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed project will result in meeting the direct needs of communities and providing equitable resources and skills development based on specific needs.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Michigan and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds for the purpose of directly supporting the DE Capacity grant's programmatic activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"State of Minnesota of Employment & Economic Development, the","value":12033288.01,"savings":12010291.15,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2731DS013_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Minnesota Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: The Office of Broadband Development (OBD) within the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) proposes three projects to achieve this: (1A) Pilot a Digital Opportunity (DO) Leaders Network to combine local energy, regional expertise, and statewide continuity; (1B) convene an interagency DO workgroup with membership from state agencies representing covered populations; and (1C) deliver a cohort-based training for local government units (LGUs), regional development commissions (RDCs), and tribes new to DO planning to receive additional guidance and support. (2A) Incorporate into OBD's web resources data and mapping tools to aid in DO evaluation; (2B) incorporate into OBD's web resources a directory of DO resources; and (2C) prepare reports exploring potential models for a statewide program similar to ACP, a statewide technology helpline, and a state-managed system to loan large-screen devices. (3A) Administer formula grants to LGUs, tribes, and RDCs to develop their own DO plans; (3B) administer formula grants to LGUs, tribes, and RDCs to implement elements of their DO plans; (3C) administer formula-based DO capacity grants to regional partners that directly engage with one or more covered populations; and (3D) administer grants to organizations, LGUs, and tribes to implement and expand DO services.\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in (1) Increased Minnesotans adoption of broadband internet; (2) increased Minnesotans access to large-screen devices; (3) expanded Minnesotans access to digital skills and cybersecurity training; and (4) improved accessibility of web-based state, local, and tribal government information.\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Minnesota and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\n\t \r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. Funds will be sub-awarded for two purposes: the development of local DE plan and implementation of DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Mississippi Department of Finance & Administration","value":10752090.73,"savings":10747387.39,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2831DS018_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Mississippi Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include: Partnering with public entities to provide necessary skills training and devices; Launching skills training through intragovernmental agencies who can scale digital skills programs quickly by leveraging existing assets and locations; Contract with American Connection Corps or a similar program to place digital community coaches in rural/unserved areas to provide skills training and assistance to underrepresented communities. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Improved digital literacy skills and enhanced online accessibility to public resources and services related to broadband, digital skills, and broadband enabled devices; Increased access to telehealth services through accessible devices for Covered Populations. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Mississippi and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Department of Economic Development Missouri","value":14237940.09,"savings":14237491.13,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_2931DS043_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Missouri Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. \r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: The proposed project activities include supporting a local and statewide program as well as a virtual health program.\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed award will use Capacity Grant Program funding to realize its vision for digital equity and to implement activities and strategies identified in the State Digital Equity Plan. The proposed projects will result in narrowing the digital divide and improve access to healthcare and other essential services.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Missouri and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Montana Department of Administration","value":6938534.64,"savings":6938534.64,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_3031DS039_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Montana Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nActivities to be performed: The proposed project activities include: Montana Over the Phone (OPI) & Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services to underserved Montana population; Montana School for the Deaf & Blind (MSDB)facility broadband access upgrades to support distance learning across Montana; Expansion of the Last Mile Prison Coding and Web Development Educational Program for inmates; Montana Department of Labor and Industries and Department of Public Health and Human Services Portal Kiosks provided in rural frontier locations statewide to connect Montanans to workforce development and other essential services through the Montana Prosperity Portal. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in: Expansion of Last Mile Prison Coding and web development programs; DLI and DPHHS Portal Kiosks will be used to provide online accessibility and inclusivity, digital skills, and device availability for Covered Populations; Increase Montanan's having access to several device options to help the State meet its health goals, especially telehealth. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Montana and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"Nebraska Department Of Transportation","value":6500627.76,"savings":6500627.76,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_3131DS059_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the Nebraska Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program. \r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: The proposed project activities include using outreach, advocacy, and education, increase the number of broadband providers in Nebraska offering affordable plans for low-income households; development or expansion of programs which provide digital skills training and support to covered populations and support efforts by Nebraska hospitals, healthcare providers, associations, and other stakeholders to increase the use of telehealth in Nebraska.\r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: The proposed projects will result in increased equity and access to technology for learning throughout the state; improved digital literacy skills of Nebraskans; strengthened community-school partnerships as a resource for digital learning opportunities; increased access to healthcare in underserved areas and reducing health disparities; strengthened capacity and capability for emergency preparedness and response; and increased access to essential services such as banking, government services, and civic and social engagement activities.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Nebraska and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds. The purpose is for implementing the DE Plan activities."},{"date":"5/9/2025","agency":"Department of Commerce","recipient":"State of Nevada","value":9200545.75,"savings":9184746.81,"link":"https://usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_3231DS052_1341","description":"Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to implement the State of Nevada Digital Equity Plan developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program.\r\n\r\nActivities to the performed: Strategies funded by the Capacity Grant will seek to increase adoption rates, improve access to devices and technical support, provide more opportunities for Nevadans to attain digital skills, and create a data-driven understanding of what works to close the digital divide among leaders at all levels of government, business, philanthropy, and community to ensure sustainability. \r\n\r\nExpected Outcomes: Nevada will use Capacity Grant funding to realize its vision for digital equity: that all Nevadans have access to affordable, reliable, scalable high-speed internet, a connected device, and the digital skills and support needed to safely and securely work, learn, and thrive.\r\n\r\nIntended Beneficiaries: Residents of the State of Nevada and principally unserved and underserved covered populations statewide.\r\n\r\nSubrecipient Activities: The recipient does plan to subaward funds for the purpose of directly supporting the DE Capacity grant's programmatic activities."}]},"meta":{"total_results":15887,"pages":159}}