Maine Uses Digital Equity Capacity Funds to Ensure Communities Can Thrive

On December 6, 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) over $5.7 million in Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program funding towards closing the digital divide in the state. Maine plans to use these funds to spearhead a number of 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.