South Carolina streamlines broadband grant process using geospatial data
After developing an extensive geospatial data warehouse, South Carolina broadband officials say they're better able to help the state allocate broadband funding.
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Pennsylvania governor announces $900k in new digital literacy grants
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced $900,000 in grant funding to support digital literacy and job training programs.
U.S. DOT announces $160 million for transportation technology projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $160 million in new grant funding for transportation technology projects.
Ohio’s backlogged forensic labs get $10 million boost
Fourteen forensic labs in Ohio are getting $10 million in total grants to buy new technology, staff up and reduce testing backlogs.
Bill would create cybersecurity grant program for state and local governments
The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Sens. Mark Warner and Cory Gardner, is similar to one introduced two years ago but failed to advance.
More than 300 applicants pitch smart city ideas in Mayors Challenge
The competition is expected to catalyze smart city projects around the country, concluding with a million grand prize.
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USDOT report shows cities strive for transit that is autonomous, connected, unified
One year after launch of its Smart Cities Challenge, the U.S. Department of Transportation reflects on transit challenges faced by cities today and how new technologies can…
San Francisco awarded $11M for transit innovation
The U.S. Department of Transportation's latest investments will fund driverless shuttles, ride sharing and smart traffic management.
​White House eyes new frontiers with $300M in cross-sector tech investments
The investments include money to improve traffic congestion with technology, encourage small satellite development and use, and drive forward precision medicine.