Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Kentucky's Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $12 Million

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved and recommended for award an application from Kentucky, allowing the state to request access to more than $12 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. Kentucky will use the $12,123,531 in funding to implement key digital equity initiatives, including:  

• Digital Literacy and Skills Advancement: Digital navigator programs and digital citizenship; and  
• Affordable Device and Refurbishing Program: Creating a pipeline that will support providing affordable devices and sustainably handle device refurbishment.