Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Connect Maryland: Network Infrastructure Grant Program Round 2 - Strategic Middle-Mile Infrastructure
The Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband is making up to approximately $11.8 million available through Connect Maryland’s Network Infrastructure Grant Program Round 2. This competitive funding opportunity, supported through the American Rescue Plan Act Capital Projects Fund, will support strategic middle-mile broadband infrastructure projects across Maryland. Funding will support projects that improve broadband transport capacity, interconnection, resiliency, redundancy, and long-term network scalability.
Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband to Absorb Maryland Digital Equity Coalition
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced that the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition will transition into the Office of Statewide Broadband as a strategic step to align the Coalition with Maryland’s long-term broadband and digital equity goals. The Maryland Digital Equity Coalition (MDEC) is a statewide partnership network composed of a diverse group of stakeholders, including state and local g
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces Completion of Broadband Infrastructure Project to Bring High-Speed Internet to Smith Island
Governor Wes Moore (D-MD) announced the completion of a nearly $2 million infrastructure project to bring high-speed internet access to residents and business owners of Smith Island. The project is a critical part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to ensure all of Maryland—no matter how remote the location—has affordable and equitable access to high-speed internet. “Leave No One Behind is more than a motto—it’s a governing philosophy,” said Gov. Moore.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces $13.6 Million in Funding To Provide Internet Access to More Than 12,000 Maryland Households
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced $13.69 million in Fiscal Year 2025 awards to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Publishes Just Communities Baseline Report
Information on racial disparities in Maryland housing and neighborhood conditions, as well as the current and ongoing work of the Department to address inequities. Highlights efforts toward reducing digital redlining in Maryland through statewide investments and the Maryland Digital Equity Plan. A lesser-known consequence of disinvestment, “digital redlining” refers to the underdevelopment of broadband infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods.
State of Maryland Launches New Digital Equity Initiative to Support Computer Labs and Centers
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced that applications are open for the Office of Statewide Broadband’s new Computer Labs Program. The new digital equity program will administer $2 million in grants to local governments and other partners to support the creation and expansion of computer labs and centers.
Governor Moore Announces $19.6 Million in Broadband Awards to Provide Internet Access to 2,400 Maryland Households
Governor Moore (D-MD) announced $19.6 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards through a new Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development program to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties, administered by the department’s Office of Statewide Broadband, will provide internet access to approximately 2,400 unserved Maryland households in its first round. Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties is part of the department’s new initiative to serve remaining Maryland households without internet access.
Comment Period Open for Maryland's Digital Equity Plan
From November 1 to December 2, 2023, all Maryland residents are encouraged and invited to read the State’s draft Digital Equity Plan to share their feedback and recommendations. Maryland’s Digital Equity Plan will serve as the state roadmap to achieve digital equity over the next five years. The Office of Statewide Broadband will incorporate feedback received from the public during the open comment period, and will publish the final plan afterwards.
Gov Hogan Announces $400 Million in Initiatives to Expand Broadband Access in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) announced the launch of Connect Maryland, a transformative new initiative to bring Maryland's total investments in broadband to $400 million.