Digital Access for All Idahoans Grants Open

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is thrilled to announce that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded Idaho more than $6.3 million to implement the Digital Access for All Idahoans (DAAI) Plan. Over 80% of our award will be subgranted to community-based organizations to facilitate local solutions to digital access divides. To that end, we are excited to announce that applications are open for our three grant opportunities! Applicants can apply to multiple programs. See below for information specific to each program.

Eligible Applicants*

1. State agencies
2. Native Tribes and organizations
3. Non-profit organizations
4. Community anchor institutions
5. Local educational agencies
6. Workforce development programs
7. Partnerships between these organizations

*The Tech Refresh program is only open to public and tribal libraries at this time.

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Grant Details

Monetary Grants

The Digital Access for All Idahoans Monetary Grant provides $10,000 to $150,000 for eligible entities to do digital access work. Suggested subgrant activities include hiring digital navigators to provide local and regional in-person support, creating and hosting digital skills and cybersecurity training opportunities, and providing technical support and low-cost devices. Applications close on Friday, December 20.

Connecting Communities

The Connecting Communities Digital Access Program provides Windows devices and accessories to eligible entities. Grantees train Idahoans on cybersecurity and digital skills, and Idahoans who complete the training keep the device. Applications close on Friday, December 6.

Tech Refresh

The Tech Refresh Program provides new computers to public and tribal libraries for in-library use or circulation. Libraries will choose from laptops or desktops to best suit their needs and provide their communities with digital skills and cybersecurity training. Applications close on Friday, December 6.

Digital Access for All Idahoans

The DAAI Plan supports all Idahoans in thriving online. It provides resources and opportunities to help connect with information and communication technologies. These programs are brought to you by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.