Agency: Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Description:
A $1.44 billion formula grant program for States, Territories, Tribal governments, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations distributed via annual grant programs over five years to implement digital equity projects and support the implementation of digital equity plans. States are required to produce a State Digital Equity Plan as a precondition for receiving a grant.
Grants can cover no more than 90 percent of the cost of any individual project (Secretary can waive this provision).
Bill Section:
60304
New or Existing:
New
Potential Cost:
$1,440,000,000
Timeline:
Until expended.
TCS Notes:
Up to 2 percent of the amounts made available in each fiscal year shall be for salaries and expenses, administration, and oversight.