Digital Divide

HUD: New National Challenge Encourages Participation in Locating Homes and Businesses that Lack Internet Access

The challenge process in each state and territory will determine which locations are eligible for BEAD-funded projects Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is encouraging affordable housing facilities to help states and territories determine where to direct grant funding to expand high-speed Internet access by participating in the BEAD challenge process….

HUD: ConnectHomeUSA Initiative Expanded, Closing the Digital Gap for Families

ConnectHomeUSA seeks to support additional HUD assisted communities in getting affordable internet access The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing the opening of a new round of applications for the expansion of the ConnectHomeUSA (CHUSA) initiative so that more HUD-assisted families have access to affordable internet. CHUSA is HUD’s signature digital…

HUD: ConnectHomeUSA Virtual Summit Announced to Bridge the Digital Divide for HUD-Assisted Families

A 3-day virtual summit for interested parties to promote digital inclusion for American families and ensure all HUD-Assisted families enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Secretary Marcia L. Fudge will provide remarks at the 2023 ConnectHomeUSA (CHUSA) Virtual Summit for CHUSA communities, Public…