Biden-Harris Administration Awards $20.5 Million to Michigan to Implement Digital Inclusion Efforts

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded more than $20.5 million to Michigan to implement their Digital Equity Plan. Michigan is the second state to receive funding through the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, one of three Digital Equity Act grant programs created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Michigan plans to use the funding to implement Michigan's Inclusive Training, Technology, and Equity Network (MITTEN) that includes a robust statewide Digital Navigator Network that will disseminate information from state agencies pertaining to online accessibility of services, new opportunities for workforce or education, and affordable Internet service plans and devices. With the awarded funding, the state may implement the grant program internally through its administering entity, partner with other state agencies, and subaward funds to other entities within the state.