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Philanthropy News Digest: Shapiro touts funding for broadband internet access

JOHNSTOWN — Gov. Josh Shapiro returned to a community where he launched his campaign for governor to highlight a $2 million grant the Cambria County Library received in October.

The Tribune-Democrat: PHOTO GALLERY | Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro | Cambria County Library

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Johnstown Tuesday to promote a planned $2 million state-funded upgrade to the Cambria County Library.

CNHI News: PHOTO GALLERY | WATCH VIDEO | Shapiro supports Cambria County Library technology plan

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Cambria County Library is about to undergo a major technological upgrade. The project calls for using $2 million in state money to put a new computer lab, updated learning space, meeting rooms and relocated Pennsylvania CareerLink space onto the first floor.

In Cambria County, Governor Shapiro Highlights $45 Million Investment in High-Speed Internet at Community Hubs Across the Commonwealth 

January 14, 2025

The Shapiro Administration — working swiftly to deliver on its commitment to connect every Pennsylvanian to high-speed, affordable internet — recently approved 49 Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program grants, including a $2 million grant to the Cambria County Library, expanding internet access in public places like schools, local libraries, and community health centers.  Governor Shapiro is […]

PennWatch: Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to Distribute More Than 9,100 Laptops to Community Institutions

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the PBDA Board of Directors’ approval of 117 applications through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program for the distribution of 9,122 laptops to community institutions across 42 Pennsylvania counties for use by residents who do not have access to digital technology.

The Daily Review: United Way, CHOP gain combined 240 laptops through state program

The United Way of Bradford County (UWBC) and CHOP Out Hunger received laptops through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP) of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). The commonwealth agency made the announcement on Nov. 21. CHOP will receive 200 laptops, while UWBC will gain 40.

GantNews: PA Broadband Development Authority Opens $1.16 Billion BEAD Program

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Executive Director Brandon Carson has announced the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program will accept the first round of applications through Jan. 21, 2025.

bctv: Broadband Development Authority to Distribute More Than 9,100 Laptops to Community Institutions Across PA

On Thursday, Nov. 21, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the PBDA Board of Directors’ approval of 117 applications through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program for the distribution of 9,122 laptops to community institutions across 42 Pennsylvania counties for use by residents who do not have access to digital technology

ICYMI: Pennsylvania’s Historic $1.16 Billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is Open

November 26, 2024

Pennsylvania is one of the first states in the nation to begin accepting applications for BEAD funding. Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are moving quickly to connect every Pennsylvanian to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. Harrisburg, PA – This past Friday, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband […]

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Opens $1.16 Billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program for Applications to Connect Every Pennsylvanian to the Internet

November 22, 2024

The PBDA will begin accepting the first round of applications today – making Pennsylvania among one of the first states to do so.     Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are committed to connecting all Pennsylvanians to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet by the end of the decade.    Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) […]

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