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State Digital Equity Grant Program (Alaska)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED)

    Summary

    As part of the Digital Equity Act, Alaska received direct funding from NTIA to create a State Digital Equity Plan, which is meant to promote the achievement of digital equity, support digital inclusion activities, and build capacity for efforts by Alaska relating to the adoption of broadband by residents of Alaska.


    In May 2024 states then submitted their plans for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, which NTIA has approved on a rolling basis.


    Funds must address Covered Populations, which includes:

    1. Low-income households
    2. Aging populations
    3. Incarcerated individuals
    4. Veterans
    5. People with disabilities
    6. People with language barriers
    7. Racial and ethnic minorities
    8. Rural inhabitants

    Alaska will use funds to:

    • Launch statewide digital literacy programs with in-person programming, train-the-trainer, leveraging existing digital literacy resources and curricula, and coordinating with community partners
    • Create a device refurbishment, distribution, and maintenance program partnering with private and public agencies and organizations
     

    History of Funding

    Alaska was approved by NTIA on November 7, 2024: https://www.ntia.gov/press-release/2024/biden-harris-administration-awards-more-28-million-alaska-and-ohio-implement-digital-inclusion

    Additional Information

    Alaska has opened an opportunity for public comment on their NOFO: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/19/pub/ADECGP%20NOFO%20(R11%2010-30-2024).pdf?ver=giQdPZbomMUMAwDYhsAwUw%3d%3d


    Comments must be made by December 2, 2024.

    Contacts

    Alaska Broadband Office

    Alaska Broadband Office

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  • Eligibility Details

    Entities eligible to apply for the Alaska Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program include agencies of the State of Alaska, political subdivisions of the State of Alaska, Alaska Tribal governments, Alaska Native entities, Indian Tribes, school districts, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and community anchor institutions.

    Deadline Details

    Based on the NOFO draft, applications are due April 11, 2025, but that is subject to change.

    Award Details

    Alaska has been awarded $5.6 million for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program.

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