DIGITAL EQUITY
Kennebec Broadband Partnership
GrowSmart Maine is the Regional and Tribal Broadband Partner for Kennebec County. One of 13 regional and tribal programs in the state, funded by the Maine Connectivity Authority, we work to support community-driven broadband solutions in Maine and promote digital equity and literacy. The goal of this work is to ensure that everyone can connect to the internet and that everyone has the devices, education, and training to access our digital world. We aim to strengthen and grow the number of partners thinking about digital equity and inclusion and create increased alignment and coordination between organizations, regions, and the state.
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News and Updates
GrowSmart Maine Awards $60,000 to Enhance Digital Equity and Opportunity in Kennebec County
GrowSmart Maine Awards $60,000 to Enhance Digital Equity and Opportunity in Kennebec County
GrowSmart Maine Awards $35,000 in Digital Equity Stipends to Area Libraries and Nonprofits in Kennebec County
GrowSmart Maine is pleased to announce the first recipients of its Digital Equity Stipend Fund. Nine area organizations in Kennebec County will share more than $35,000 in funding to implement programs that help people access digital skills training, furnish remote workspaces, access devices, and support outreach and staff costs associated with these programs.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is ending April 30, 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federally funded program that has offered a monthly benefit to eligible households. The ACP will run out of funds without urgent congressional funding at the end of April 2024. If you are enrolled in this program, contact your ISP now to understand your options.
One-on-one tech help available at Dr. Shaw Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon
Drop-in, one-on-one tech help available at rural Kennebec County library for area residents
Maine’s ACP Week of Action August 4-12, 2023
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that helps households afford internet service. Eligible households can get $30 off monthly internet (or up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands). The week of August 4-12 in Maine is...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
You could lower your internet bill by $30 a month!
Maine residents who earn less than 200% of FPL or who receive government benefits quality for a reduced internet bill.
Update: Community Broadband Meeting
GrowSmart Maine hosted a community meeting at the Augusta Multicultural Center in early April to hear about the experiences of people using the internet and the barriers they may face to being digitally connected.
Kennebec County Community Broadband Mtg. in Augusta Tues. 4-11-23 @5:30 pm
Kennebec County Residents are invited to a Community Meeting to add your voice to Maine's Broadband Action Plan. Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Time: 5:30 - 7 :00 pm Location : Augusta Multicultural Center (Capital Area New Mainers Project) Address: 70 State St.,...
Take Maine’s Broadband Survey!
The State of Maine, through the Maine Connectivity Authority, is developing a Broadband Action Plan to decide how $250 million in federal funds should be used to expand access to high-speed internet and ensure that we all have what we need to connect to the digital...