Press Release - BDE

Mayor Scott Announces $1.8 Million to Close Digital Divide with Second Round of Grant Awards to Baltimore-Based Organizations

Oct 8th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity—a division of the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology—awarded $1.8 million in grants through the City’s Digital Equity Fund to 10 Baltimore-based organizations, furthering efforts to close the City’s digital divide. 

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Mayor Scott Announces Grant Applications Now Open for Round Two of the Digital Equity Fund

May 16th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity-a division of the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology-announced $1.8 million in additional digital inclusion investments through the Digital Equity Fund.

Baltimore City Unveils ARPA Impact Indicators

Mar 11th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs and the University of Baltimore, is proud to announce the launch of ARPA Impact Indicators, an interactive resource designed to provide residents with insights into the impact of the $641 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Baltimore City.

Mayor Scott Introduces FreeBmoreWiFi, Baltimore's Free Public Wi-Fi Network

Dec 19th, 2023

Mayor Brandon M. Scott introduced FreeBmoreWiFi - Baltimore City's free public Wi-Fi network.

Mayor Scott, BCIT Release Five-Year Plan to Address the City's Digital Divide

Dec 13th, 2023

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology (BCIT) released Baltimore City's Digital Inclusion Strategy.

Mayor Scott, BCIT and Pratt Library to Distribute Free Chromebooks to Low-Income Households

Oct 3rd, 2023

Mayor Brandon M. Scott-along with Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Secretary Jake Day-announced Baltimore City will distribute 30,000 free Chromebooks to eligible Baltimore City households.

Mayor Scott Invests Nearly $1 Million to Close Digital Divide With Grant Awards to Baltimore-Based Organizations

Sep 8th, 2023

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, through Baltimore City Information & Technology's (BCIT) Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE), announced the Digital Equity Fund has awarded over $900,000 to 22 inaugural grantees.

Mayor Scott, BCIT to Bring Affordable Home Internet to Baltimore Households

May 18th, 2023

Baltimore City's new "Bmore Connected" campaign will help connect thousands of households to high-speed, affordable internet.

Mayor Scott Announces New Digital Equity Fund

Apr 12th, 2023

Mayor Scott announces funding to support the creation of community-led digital inclusion plans and to help bring those plans to life. 

Mayor Scott Announces $11.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding Towards Expanding Library Services and Renovations

Feb 21st, 2023

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced additional investments using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds: a combined $11.7 million to advance digital equity, update the HVAC systems of City libraries, and help build a new library in the Park Heights community.

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