The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Digital Equity Capacity Grants for Maine and the District of Columbia. Maine will receive more than $5.7 million to implement a digital opportunity program, which includes 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. The District of Columbia will receive approximately $3.8 million to support collaboration with universities and other entities on initiatives such as a telehealth pilot program.
