Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $6.6 Million to Pennsylvania in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Pennsylvania received its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative. Pennsylvania is receiving $6,604,131.73 in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to plan for the deployment and adoption of affordable, equitable, and reliable high-speed Internet service throughout the state. Pennsylvania will receive $5 million to fund various activities including:

• Identification of unserved and underserved locations in the Commonwealth.
• Capacity building of the broadband office;
• Development of a 5-year action plan identifying Pennsylvania’s high-speed Internet access, affordability, equity, and adoptions needs;
• Assessment of the barriers residents face hampering their ability to access reliable Internet service.

In addition, Pennsylvania will receive $1,604,131.73 to fund various activities including:

• Development of a digital equity plan;
• Building staff capacity for the Pennsylvania Broadband Office;
• Engaging with community members and stakeholders on equity, including a consultant-led needs assessment and inventory of assets.