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# Broadband For Individuals and Families

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**FCC — Lifeline Program**

                    - Summary:  The Lifeline Program allows eligible consumers to receive a monthly benefit up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services (and up to $34.25 for those living on Tribal and Native lands).
                    - Description:  The purpose of the Lifeline Program is to lower the monthly cost of home/mobile phone service or high-speed broadband. Eligible applicants include people with income that is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines or households receiving federal assistance (i.e., SNAP). Additionally, all HUD-assisted households are eligible. This program requires annual certification. Consumers can use this program for  either  phone or internet services, but not both.
                    - Application Information:  There are three ways to apply for Lifeline: online, by mail, or by contacting your service provider. Learn more or apply here:  https://www.lifelinesupport.org/how-to-get-lifeline/
                    - The 2020 FCC Form 555 (Annual Lifeline ETC Certification Form) was due by **January 31, 2021**.	The Lifeline program offers monthly webinars on the second Wednesday of each month. Learn more and register here: https://www.usac.org/lifeline/contact-us/upcoming-dates/

**U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — ConnectHomeUSA**

                    - Summary:  HUD, in partnership with the non-profit EveryoneOn, is able to offer free or $9.95 home internet service by partnering with local Internet Service Providers.
                    - Description:  The purpose of ConnectHomeUSA is to provide affordable access and bridge the digital divide to low-income families in HUD-assisted housing. Eligible applicants include low income families, families that live in public housing, and families that receive federal assistance such as TANF or SNAP.
                    - Application Information:  Offers are available by location. Find offers in your area using your zip code:  https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers
                    - Bonus:  EveryoneOn also offers a Digital Learning Center, which provides free resources in the following categories: employment and career training, online healthcare, financial literacy, K-12 education, adult literacy programs, and communicating with loved ones online.  https://www.everyoneon.org/digital-learning

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