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Digital Access for All Idahoans

Notice: Digital Access for All Idahoans Implementation Cancelled

As of May 9, 2025, the ICfL has discontinued all grants and statewide programs dedicated to helping Idahoans connect with information and communication technologies. This is due to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) terminating awards to all the states and territories. We encourage you to check out the projects and services below.

The Digital Access for All Idahoans (DAAI) plan supports all Idahoans in thriving online, providing resources and opportunities to help Idahoans connect with information and communication technologies.

State Digital Access Initiatives

Resource Directory

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Locate organizations providing digital access resources to local communities across Idaho.

IdahoDigitalSkills.org

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Free access to online learning tools to increase digital skills.

Promotional Materials

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Order free marketing materials for Idaho Digital Skills!

U of I Extension Digital Economy Program

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Discover learning opportunities from U of I extension covering basic digital skills, remote work certification, and more.

Link Up Idaho

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Information about connectivity challenges in Idaho and funding opportunities curated by the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and other State partners.

Workbooks

Digital access workbooks

These workbooks are designed to help communities throughout Idaho form digital access teams and start digital skills education programs.

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Past Grant Opportunities

Digital Access for All Idahoans Plan Overview

Idaho’s first 5-year, statewide digital access plan was approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in February 2024. The Digital Access for All Idahoans (DAAI) plan, along with the resources outlined on this page, aims to ensure Idahoans have access to information and communication technology vital for life in the 21st century.

Many Idahoans face barriers to digital access at a time when internet use is increasingly vital to the ability to thrive in every aspect of life like access to health care, education, business, and government services. The DAAI plan documents pervasive barriers to digital access and proposes a visionary strategy to end digital access divides that prevent many Idahoans from accessing crucial technology. The DAAI plan will increase broadband affordability for Idahoans, as well as improve digital skills, cybersecurity awareness, access to devices, technical support, and access to public services.

Some Idahoans must surmount especially steep barriers to digital access due to membership in groups that have traditionally been excluded from the benefits of technological advances, like rural residents, veterans, or older adults. The DAAI plan includes data on eight groups and considers the unique barriers and solutions for each.

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Past Event Recordings & Resources

On Wednesday October 4, 2023 a preconference was held to discuss the Digital Access for All Idahoans plan and position organizations for the funding coming in 2024. The workbook contains resources and planning tools.

Navigating the Digital Frontier Workbook (PDF)

The University of Idaho Extension’s Digital Economy Program, in partnership with the Idaho Commission for Libraries and Idaho Commerce’s State Office of Broadband, hosted two workshops in April and June. Thank you to everyone who made the events a success. Event materials are available:

For more information on forming local broadband action teams, contact UI Extension’s Digital Economy Program at dep@uidaho.edu to request assistance from DEP staff in facilitating an organizing meeting or helping your current action team explore the five elements of digital inclusion.

Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Commission for Libraries, Association of Idaho Cities, Idaho Association of Counties, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) welcomed nearly 200 in-person and virtual attendees at the November 15-16, 2022 Internet for All: Idaho Local Coordination Workshop. The event kicked off with keynotes from Governor Brad Little and Rep. John Vander Woude, Chair of the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board. Panels on broadband infrastructure development, telehealth, digital access challenges and solutions, and workforce strategies were featured. The second day provided an opportunity to provide input on the five-year Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan and the DAAI plan.

A recording of the first day is available: Internet for All: Idaho Local Coordination Workshop Recording (YouTube). The following slides are also available separately:

A convening at the Lewiston City Library was held Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 1:00-4:30pm PT to introduce the new statewide Digital Access for All Idahoans planning process.

Questions?

Chelsea Summerlin

Chelsea Summerlin

Digital Skills Library Consultant
Email Chelsea / 208-639-4175
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Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Deputy State Librarian
Email Dylan / 208-639-4167
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