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Chatham County adopts digital inclusion plan; grant funding to provide training and laptops
Summary
County staff presented the newly adopted digital inclusion plan and described state and federal grant efforts to expand broadband and digital literacy, including an $800,000 award to Central Pines Regional Council that will support training and distribute laptops to residents who complete courses.
County staff presented the Chatham County digital inclusion plan and updates on broadband grant programs, including state and federal efforts and a new regional digital‑equity award that will fund training and devices.
Brenton Hart, identified in the meeting as the county presenter on digital inclusion, said the county adopted a comprehensive digital inclusion plan in December that organizes work into three pillars: availability (broadband infrastructure), access (affordability and devices) and adoption (digital literacy and technical support). Hart said the county’s plan includes goals to improve broadband mapping, coordinate connectivity for unserved areas and form a digital inclusion steering committee with partners…
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