Federal & Government Programs
Every federal program relevant to device and internet access — including programs that are still active and ones that have ended but are still widely (and incorrectly) advertised online.
Lifeline Program→
The federal government's primary ongoing program for making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households, with occasional device discounts from participating providers.
ActiveAffordable Connectivity Program (ACP)→
A federal internet and device discount program that ended on June 1, 2024. Included here for reference, since many outdated websites still advertise it as active.
EndedWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)→
A federally funded job-training program delivered through local American Job Centers, which sometimes includes laptops or exam vouchers as part of an approved training plan.
ActiveFederal Pell Grant→
Federal financial aid for college students with demonstrated need — leftover funds after tuition and fees can be used toward a laptop for coursework.
ActiveBenefits.gov→
The federal government's central platform for screening eligibility across many assistance programs, including technology-access resources.
ActiveEmergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)→
Federal funding distributed to states, libraries, and schools to purchase devices and internet access — the source behind many city library Chromebook lending programs.
ActiveTitle I 1:1 Device Programs→
Federal Title I funding that many K-12 school districts use to provide every enrolled student with a dedicated Chromebook, laptop, or tablet for the school year.
ActiveVerizon Innovative Learning Schools→
A corporate-nonprofit partnership providing free internet-connected devices and data plans to students and teachers at 693 Title I schools nationwide.
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