Kennebec Broadband Partnership Free Device Program and Application

A program of GrowSmart Maine

December 13, 2024: The Free Device program is temporarily paused. Please check back in January 2025 for updates. Thank you!

 

The Kennebec Broadband Partnership offers free laptops (refurbished by Give IT Get IT in Waterville)  and tablets (new Samsung Galaxy) to eligible individuals in Kennebec County. Applicants must meet the following criteria: 

Identify as one of the following covered populations:

  • 60 years of age or over
  • Veteran
  • Recently incarcerated
  • English language learner or low-literacy
  • Ethnic minority
  • Disabled
  • Rural resident
  • Low-income (less than 80% of Kennebec County median household income–see chart below)

 And

  • 80% or less than Kennebec County median income (per CDBG)
Family (Household) Size 80% and below
1 48,750 or below
2 55,700 or below
3 62,650 or below
4 69,600 or below
5 75,200 or below
6 80,750 or below
7 86,350 or below
8 91,900 or below

 

You will be required to agree to the following: 

  1. Complete at least the 2-session NDEC “Internet Safety” class within 30 days of receipt of the device, or the recipient will need to return the device or be billed for the cost of the device.
  2. The recipient must have a household income of 80% or below the median household income for Kennebec County, as indicated above. 

Optional, but the recipient is encouraged to participate in follow-up surveys conducted with device recipients.  

 

APPLICATION

If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please email either: 

Calvin Lewis, Kennebec County Digital Navigator

or 

Hildie Lipson, Kennebec Broadband Partnership Director

APPLY HERE