The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, along with other states, was notified that effective May 9 the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grants were unilaterally terminated, by federal executive action.
The Digital Equity Capacity Grant was funded as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and appropriated by Congress and includes funding for programs and services to help advance internet adoption and digital skills for Wisconsin residents. The commission was accepting competitive grant applications when the termination notice was received. The grant program was designed to target digital skills and internet adoption support to low-income households, veterans, people with disabilities, older adults, rural residents and other Wisconsin residents who need additional programs and support to access and make use of the internet.
Due to the federal termination of the program, the Digital Equity Capacity Grant application was closed on May 13 and applications submitted to date will not be reviewed or considered for funding at this time. The Commission will notify applicants should funding become available again.
