Vogel Announces Funding to Bridge Digital Divide through Device Access in Beaver County

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced that Tech2Elevate in Ambridge will receive 25 devices and The Prevention Network & CLASS Academy in Baden will receive 75 devices through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP), according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47).

This initiative is designed to provide technology devices to communities where affordability has been an obstacle to broadband adoption and use.

"With 100 devices being awarded to these Beaver County facilities, this is a perfect example of one of the many ways broadband access can be expanded in our communities," said Vogel. "These efforts continue to help bridge the digital divide we continue to witness and provide the tools necessary to thrive in today's digital world."

The DCTP program, backed by $20 million in federal funding, supports public-facing community anchor institutions, including libraries, schools, municipalities, workforce training organizations, and other non-profits. Eligible projects focus on providing devices that facilitate broadband internet access while advancing digital literacy and skills training.

To maintain transparency and ensure measurable progress, the PBDA requires grantees to submit quarterly and annual progress reports which will outline project successes and accomplishments, including the impact that access to technology has made in the community.

This latest round of awards is part of Pennsylvania's broader effort to ensure greater digital access across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the commitment to closing the digital divide and building stronger, connected communities for Pennsylvania citizens.

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