Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Maine's Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $5.7 Million

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved and recommended for award an application from Maine, allowing the state to request access to more than $5.7 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. 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. Maine will use the $5,784,349 in funding to implement key digital equity initiatives, including:  

• A comprehensive digital opportunity program, including support for Internet access, digital skills building, and Internet safety education;
• A statewide device donation and refurbishment campaign; and
• A statewide awareness campaign for a new online directory of digital resources called Tech Help for ME.