Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications Totaling More Than $37 Million

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved and recommended for award applications from Georgia and Indiana, allowing them to request access to more than $37 million to implement their Digital Equity Plans. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, one of three Digital Equity Act grant programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The states will use the funding to implement key digital equity initiatives.

Georgia: $22,455,639

• Deploying Digital Navigators to help access online education, health, financial and government services
• Expanding access to digital devices, such as Upgrade public computer labs and device loan programs

Indiana: $15,096,770

• Rolling out large-scale programs facilitated with other state agencies focused on telehealth expansion, digital skills for incarcerated individuals, and accessibility of state websites and digital services
• Upgrading state websites for accessibility and usability
• Introducing the Indiana Digital Skills program, a campaign to address connectivity barriers, device access and digital literacy