BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Generation West Virginia announced plans to help certain West Virginia counties with their digital access, affordability, and skills for 18 counties in West Virginia.
The goal is to equip local stakeholders with resources and tools to address gaps in broadband access and improve digital literacy. The counties involved will will be given a comprehensive guide for expanding digital inclusion programs and applying for state and federal funding.
Digital Equity Sub grants are expected to be available through the West Virginia Office of Broadband in early 2025.
The plans create a roadmap for communities to improve their broadband infrastructure and bridge the digital divide, which would help communities develop strategic yet sustainable solutions.
Generation West Virginia said this work was possible through funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission through the Connect Humanity Appalachia Digital Accelerator project.
Generation West Virginia said plans have been created for the following counties:
- Barbour
- Boone
- Braxton
- Calhoun
- Clay
- Fayette
- Gilmer
- Lincoln
- Logan
- McDowell
- Mingo
- Nicholas
- Roane
- Summers
- Webster
- Wetzel
- Wirt
- Wyoming
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