Digital Inclusion
Uncertainty Follows After Trump Targets Digital Equity Programs
The Infrastructure Act provided $2.75 billion in digital equity funding.
Digital Inclusion
Trump Says Digital Equity Funding Under Broadband Law Will Be Ended
Targeted funds include $619 million, from a pool of $910 million in funding from NTIA, made available under a competitive grant program
Funding
Digital Equity Grant Winners Not Notified of Official Pause
The awards, recommended under the Biden administration, are under budgetary review.
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Approves $369 Million in Digital Equity Grants
The agency has tapped a total of $619 million from its $910 million funding round.
jake neenan
Broadband Breakfast Staff Review Key Developments of 2024, Preview Trump Era
The discussion was part of Broadband Breakfast's '12 Days of Broadband' year-end coverage.
digital equity
DEI is Dead… But Will ‘Digital Equity’ Programs Shutter?
Why digital equity broadband programs may still continue under the coming Trump administration.
Digital Inclusion
State Digital Equity Officials Say Internet Programs Serve Everyone
States are working to coordinate digital equity initiatives with the larger $42.5 billion BEAD infrastructure program.
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Awards $100 Million to Seven States for Advanced Digital Equity Plans
The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 27, 2024 – Next Steps on Digital Equity Projects
The NTIA has now approved digital equity plans for several states as part of its broader Digital Equity Act initiative.
New York
NTIA Approves $36 Million for New York’s Digital Equity Plan
The money is aimed at increasing broadband adoption in vulnerable populations.
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
NTIA Receives More Than 700 Applications for Digital Equity Project Funding
The requested funds total over $6.5 billion
AnchorNETS
Digital Equity Executives Advise on Closing Digital Divide
Executives said that infrastructure expansion was not enough
Digital Inclusion
White House Pitches Digital Equity Grants to Groups Supporting Abuse Victims
Applications for $910 million in funding are being accepted until September 23.
iija
Vermont Urges Digital Equity Competitive Grant Participation
'This funding has the potential to be transformational.'
New Mexico
Community Collaboration Leads New Mexico Digital Equity Effort
The collaboration works to increase digital literacy training and expand high-speed connectivity across the state.
Nevada
Nevada the First State Awarded Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Money
Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.
