Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University (FVSU)’s Communi-versity: Piloting an Ecosystem for Digital Equity project will expand broadband connectivity, access, and digital skills for students and residents in Peach County, GA. Students, faculty, and staff members at FVSU along with members of the anchor communities will be provided training and outreach opportunity to make broadband more understandable and attainable. The project will also deploy a full ecosystem of dynamic solutions through the integration of technologies such as satellite, cellular, and fiber to increase broadband connectivity access.

Georgia

$2,997,558
Funding Total

Community Technology Hub/Upgrade; Cybersecurity; Entrepreneurship/Small Business; Internships/Apprenticeships; Workforce Training/Economic Growth
Type of Project

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