The National Association of State Chief Information Officers continues with the same federal advocacy priorities as last year, but under a very different administration.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration on opened applications for the $1 billion Digital Inclusion Grant Program.

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has opened applications for a grant program that will funnel $20 million into free laptop computers for the public.

A cohort of state and local government associations wrote congressional leaders a letter asking them not to redirect funding already approved for cybersecurity enhancements.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul this week announced that nearly 400 public safety agencies will receive funding to purchase new technology, like drones and gunshot-detection systems.

The Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority announced a new grant program designed to support digital government and civic technology projects.

Kansas' new certification program is designed to ensure its communities are prepared for upcoming broadband grant funding.

Researchers at Cornell University found that non-metropolitan counties with low adoption rates typically received more broadband grants.

The pilot for the Build Our Future grant program is funded at $10 million and will provide matching grants up to $2 million to eligible projects.

In a new report, the civic-tech nonprofit called for the development of a standard common application to all federal grants.