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

Percentage of State Population not using the Internet

Percentage of State Households with no Internet Access or a Device

Percentage of State Households using a Device

Who to Contact

State Broadband Contacts

Deputy Director for Broadband, Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Matt Schmit

Matt.Schmit@Illinois.gov

312-814-7167

NTIA Contacts

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Intergovernmental Affairs Advisor

Rebecca Seewald

rseewald@ntia.gov

Federal Program Officer

Greg Claus

gclaus@ntia.gov

202-834-0139

Regional Director, Midwest

Phil Lehmkuhler

plehmkuhler@ntia.gov

240-328-5308

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.

$1,040,420,751.50
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.

$1,515,350.00
State Digital Equity Planning Grant

$23,732,912.78
Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Program

$25,248,262.78
Total Awarded

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.

Chicago State University

$3,232,255.84

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Dominican University

$2,582,917.00

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St. Augustine College

$2,682,359.00

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$8,497,531.84
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.

Commonwealth Edison Company

$14,557,740.21

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$14,557,740.21
Total Awarded