The federal government has approved more than $87 million for the state of Nebraska to increase broadband internet access, helping to close the #digitaldivide for Nebraskans across the state. Read more: omaha.com/news/state-and…

CAN has been a longtime advocate for more accurate broadband maps as essential to close the #digitaldivide. Read more about the FCC's progress toward this goal, and what we can expect to see in the future: fcc.gov/news-events/no…

Rural areas are set to receive more than $800 million in funding for broadband deployments across 19 states, including Iowa, Illinois and Arizona as part of the FCC’s $9.2 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Learn more: statescoop.com/fcc-800-millio…

“Today Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the agency is accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet in rural communities.” Read more on this program. ➡️ statescoop.com/fcc-800-millio…

ICYMI: Read CAN’s statement on the first two grants given from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, established by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 🌎

🚨Via The Hill: “The role of broadband in our world is ever-expanding, and the need to fund its widespread availability is not going to end in the foreseeable future.” thehill.com/opinion/techno…

ICYMI: “The National Telecommunications and Information Administration said Tuesday it’s awarded more than $634 million in tribal broadband grants this month, with the final round of funding going to five native groups in Arizona.” ✅👇 statescoop.com/tribal-broadba…

The Affordable Connectivity Program: What is it? Who’s eligible? How is it helping communities get one step closer to bridging the digital divide? Read more: richmondfed.org/research/regio…

“...High speed internet is critical for everyone to ensure they can do their job and access school and health care while staying connected.” Read more about Texas initiatives to expand broadband to rural communities: lmtonline.com/local/article/…

A lack of broadband access in native communities keeps too many people stuck behind the #digitaldivide. Read this piece from GCN to learn more on why connecting tribal communities is crucial. 👇 gcn.com/cloud-infrastr…

New York City launched “Big Apple Connect,” which brings free high-speed internet to NYCHA residents. 👏 By the end of next year, approximately 300,000 New Yorkers will have access to free high-speed internet. Learn more: abc7ny.com/big-apple-conn…

We are a broad-based coalition representing leading voices across the country. We are committed to ending the #digitaldivide in every community. Learn more: connectamericansnow.com/about/?utm_sou…

“...these grants will give rural communities the chance to grow through the funding of new infrastructure, and still more going towards broadband adoption programs and digital literacy efforts.” Read more on Tennessee’s $400 million broadband funding. ✅ wkyufm.org/2022-09-13/ten…

We want to hear from you. Share your story about how the digital divide has impacted your life. connectamericansnow.com/share-your-sto…

$25 million in ARPA funds was approved for Bexar County, Texas to use in an effort to expand broadband internet access. 👏 kens5.com/article/news/l…

Check out this piece from Make informed tech decisions, faster on the need for inclusive digital divide solutions, rather than a one-size-fits all approach. 🌇 bit.ly/3V8HTJ4

“Literacy CNY recently started its Digital Literacy Program with the goal of getting as many area residents as possible connected to the internet.” Read more on how this program is connecting New Yorkers who need access to affordable + reliable broadband. romesentinel.com/stories/litera…

“The Illinois Office of Broadband and its mapping vendor, Connected Nation, are using the mapping efforts to provide internet access to hard to reach areas and make best use of all available federal broadband funds.” 🌎 thecentersquare.com/illinois/effor…

NEW: The U.S. Department of Education just released a new resource for “equitable broadband adoption to support leaders crafting digital equity plans” and more. Read the full press release here: bit.ly/3Tbv1QI

New Hampshire is launching a second round of funding to connect cities and towns to affordable and reliable #broadband. 👏 Funding will provide up to $40 million in grants, making New Hampshire one step closer to bridging the #digitaldivide. thecentersquare.com/new_hampshire/…