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Digital Inclusion Grant Program (MD-DIG) is a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development initiative administered by the Office of Statewide Broadband that funds organizations advancing digital inclusion across Maryland by expanding high-speed internet access and digital literacy.
The program supports the development of digital inclusion plans, facilitation of broadband adoption among covered populations, digital skills training programs, and construction or operation of public access computing centers.
Priority populations include households below 150% of the federal poverty level, individuals with disabilities, English learners, those with low literacy, racial and ethnic minorities, and other underserved groups. Eligible applicants include local governments (counties and municipalities), 501(c) nonprofit organizations providing services in Maryland, and community-based anchor institutions.
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MD-DIG: Digital Inclusion Accessibility Information MD-DIG: Digital Inclusion The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Office of Statewide Broadband (OSB) is administering funding for the Digital Inclusion Grant Program (MD-DIG). The OSB’s MD-DIG program is a grant program to further the state’s digital inclusion efforts.
This grant opportunity will enable access to high-speed internet and expand digital literacy. This NOFA pertains only to the funding allocation for MD-DIG and provides a preview of the application which will be available online. NOFA for Gap Network Grants is available.
Applicant Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to apply, an applicant must meet one of the following criteria: be a local government (Counties & Municipalities); be a foundation, corporation, institution, association, or coalition that is - (i) a not-for-profit IRS approved 501(c) entity and (ii) providing services within the State of Maryland; a community based anchor institution.
To develop a digital inclusion plan and/or to implement digital inclusion activities. To facilitate the adoption of broadband by covered populations in order to provide educational and employment opportunities to those populations. To implement (i) training programs that cover basic, advanced, and applied skills; or (ii) other workforce development programs.
To construct, upgrade, expend, or operate new or existing public access computing centers for covered populations through community anchor institutions.
While the grant program and its funding offer the ability to serve all communities in Maryland the following covered populations who are most at need will receive priority: individuals who live in a household with income less than or equal to 150 percent of federal poverty level; individuals with disabilities; individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who - are English learners; and have low levels of literacy; individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; or individuals who primarily reside in a rural area.
Digital Inclusion Planning: Financial assistance for up to 50% of the cost of a Digital Inclusion Plan will be provided. The maximum grant request amount for Digital Inclusion Planning is $30,000 and the minimum amount is Digital Inclusion Program Implementation: The Office will facilitate the award of financial assistance for up to 100% for the implementation, expansion or continuation of Digital Inclusion Program(s).
The maximum grant request amount for Digital Inclusion Implementation is $75,000 and the minimum amount is $10,000. Only applications that are fully complete at submission will be considered for funding.
MD-DIG program is a competitive funding opportunity and individual grant amounts may be reduced relative to requests and/or based on the impact of the applicant’s intended population and ability to deploy funds responsibly and as soon as possible.
NOFA release: Friday, February 11, 2022 Application submission to OSB via email opens: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Application submission closes: Thursday, March 31, 2022 Funding announcements to be made on or before April 15, 2022.
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted via email to: In addition to basic organizational information and completion of the application form, the following information and attachments will be required in order for an application to be considered complete.
Executive Summary: The executive summary should provide a brief, comprehensive summary of the overall project, the needs of the population to be served and how the funding will contribute to a solution.
The executive summary will additionally require the following information: Partners and local engagement; Intended outcomes and metrics; Statement of experience and past accomplishments Funding scope & budget: A scope of work related to the funding must be provided. The scope of work should be specific to the funding requested. Include a simple budget that illustrates how you plan to spend the funding.
The budget should be in the following categories: Operations (payroll, supplies, materials etc.) Contracted services (payments to independent contractors, external organizations, etc.) Travel (must be related to program deployment) Please also include any other funding necessary for the project including the anticipated source of the funds.
All of the following attachments will be required in the application submission in order for the application to be considered complete: Completed & signed Application form Application requirements as mentioned above IRS Determination Letter of nonprofit status, if applicable Online verification of Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and community-based anchor institutions in Maryland. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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