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NTIA Releases Initial Funds for State Digital Equity Plans

Commerce unveiled plans to allocate an additional $1.25 billion in digital equity grants, alongside the capacity grant program.

Jericho Casper

Jericho Casper

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NTIA Releases Initial Funds for State Digital Equity Plans
Screenshot of Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves taken during a press call on Thursday.

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Friday revealed the single largest investment in digital equity in U.S. history: $811 million allocated for states, territories, and tribal nations, with more funding anticipated in the future.

The first tranche of funding under the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program is now accessible for states and territories to begin executing their digital equity plans.

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