Digital Equity Act Programs News

Biden-Harris Administration Recommends for Award More Than $369 Million to Invest in Digital Skills

January 17, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $369 million to 41 organizations to support digital…

Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Digital Equity to Enhance Accessibility and Inclusion in the Workplace

January 14, 2025

By: Francella Ochillo, Director, Office of Public Engagement, NTIA In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently held a webinar focused on specific ways government agencies, nonprofits,…

Biden-Harris Administration Recommends for Award More Than $250 Million to Expand Digital Skills

January 6, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 06, 2025 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $250 million to 24 organizations to support digital…

Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications Totaling More Than $60.6 Million

December 19, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs $16.1 million for Arizona, $10.1 million for Arkansas, $12.3 million for Colorado, $13.4 million for Maryland, $4.5 million for North Dakota, $2.1 million for American Samoa, and $2.1 million for the U.S.…

Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Washington's Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $15.9 Million

December 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Washington, allowing the state to…

Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications Totaling More Than $85.1 Million

December 12, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs $8.2 million for Kansas, $10.7 million for Mississippi, $22.4 million for North Carolina, $25.5 million for Pennsylvania, and $18.3 million for Virginia WASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce’s National…

Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Massachusetts' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $14.1 Million

December 12, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Massachusetts, allowing the state…

Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $6 Million to Hawaii to Implement Digital Inclusion Efforts

December 12, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today awarded more than $6 million to Hawaii to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding…

Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Rhode Island's Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $4.5 Million

December 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Rhode Island, allowing the state…

Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award D.C.'s Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $3.8 Million

December 6, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 06, 2024 News Media Contact NTIA, Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Washington, D.C., allowing D.C. to…