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Funding by State/Territory

The Internet for All Funding Recipient section brings together details for federally-funded grant projects and their recipients to enable transparent access to program participation information. Explore the full list of grant recipients within a state and learn how these projects are making a positive impact on closing the digital divide and ensuring Internet for All. 

Select the state or territory from the drop-down menu below to see information regarding funding allocations, grant program highlights, local and federal contact information, and other grants and funding awarded within the state.

Overall Info

56

Participating States and Territories

$46b+

Awarded to Date

270+

Internet for All Awardees

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Overview

President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $65 billion in funding to support infrastructure planning, digital inclusion initiatives, and deployment projects that will connect Americans to the technologies, skills, and resources that are critical in today's world. This initiative aims to make high-speed Internet affordable for all. 

Learn more about program participation below. 

Population metrics

Percentage of State Households without Access to a Device
6
Percentage of State Population not using the Internet
9
Percentage of State Households with no Internet Access or a Device
9
Percentage of State Households using a Device
94

Who to Contact

State Broadband Contacts
Director, Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband
Ronnie K. Hammond
301-429-7514
NTIA Contacts
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Senior Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs
Phillip Drujak
240-961-1934
Federal Program Officer (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program)
Michael Paroby
202-594-6451
Regional Director, Southeast
Chris Bolling
202-451-0993
Federal Program Officer (Digital Equity Act Programs)
Brett Litzler
202-993-4587
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Awarding Agency:NTIA

This program builds high-speed Internet infrastructure where we need it. It also supports efforts to teach the skills and provide the equipment needed so everyone can use the Internet.

$267,738,400.71
Total Allocated
Digital Equity Act Programs
Awarding Agency:NTIA

Three programs that provide funding to promote digital inclusion and advance equity for all. They aim to ensure that all communities have access to and use affordable, reliable high-speed Internet.

$966,659.11
State Digital Equity Planning Grant
$13,427,134.17
Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Program
$14,393,793.28
Total Awarded
Affordable Connectivity Program
Awarding Agency:FCC

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides $14.2 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law  to provide eligible households with a discount of up to $30/month ($75/month on qualifying Tribal lands) for high-speed Internet service, and up to $100 discount toward a desktop, laptop, or tablet computer offered by participating Internet service providers.  

$155,764,895.59
Total Allocated
ReConnect Loan and Grant Program
Awarding Agency:USDA

The ReConnect Loan and Grant Program is a $1.9  billion program funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provides funds for the cost of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide high-speed Internet service in eligible rural areas.

$3,550,458.00
Total Allocated
Community Connect Grants
Awarding Agency:USDA

$806,897.00
Total Allocated
Emergency Connectivity Program
Awarding Agency:FCC
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Awarding Agency:NTIA

The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC) provided $268 million to help colleges and institutions that serve minority and Tribal communities. 

Coppin State University
$3,990,880.00
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
$2,999,999.89
Morgan State University
$4,115,616.00
$11,106,495.89
Total Awarded
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Awarding Agency:NTIA

The Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program provides $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law  to reduce the cost of bringing high-speed Internet service to unserved and underserved communities by connecting local networks to major networks. 

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
$15,438,845.47
$15,438,845.47
Total Awarded

Recent News

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Maryland’s “Internet for All” Initial Proposal

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $13.4 Million to Maryland to Increase Digital Inclusion Efforts 

Maryland’s Digital Equity Plan Accepted