Benefits of new federal broadband could help nearly a third of Aida Juan.local

Household income below 135% of federal poverty guidelines (for example, up to $ 23,517 for a family of two)

Participants in federal support programs such as SNAP, Medicaid and Lifelines

People who lost their jobs or were temporarily made redundant at any time from February 29, 2020 until today

Students enrolled in a reduced-rate school meals program

Students in schools or school districts covered by Community Qualifications (CEP) which provides free meals to all students

College student who received the Federal Pergrant last year

In the statement, Chris Campbell, director of technology for the Idaho Board of Education, said, “All of the eligible states in Idaho have so many eligibility factors that apply to both adults and children. . We want to make emergency broadband services available to our families. “

All qualified Aida Juan are advised to apply now while funds are still available. The program will end when all funds have been used up or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares the COVID-19 health emergency over.

There are three ways to apply for the EBB program.

Please contact your preferred participating broadband service provider directly for the application process. A full list of providers participating in Idaho is available at: fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers #Idaho ..