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Why it matters: An estimated 3.5 million residents don’t have internet access. The grant money will help connect more people and provide digital literacy skills training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Why now: Local agencies, nonprofits and other groups will get the chance to apply for grants later this year. Winners will be announced in 2025.
The backstory: Digital equity is a central part of Broadband for All, a multibillion dollar state and federal investment to expand broadband services by 2026.
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