Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Krissa Lox

Active Member
Just received this notice from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City today:

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Millions of American households now may apply for help to pay for computers and home internet service through the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program. The $3.4 billion program, which launched May 12, provides eligible households up to $50 a month ($75 for households on tribal lands) toward a home internet subscription and a $100 discount toward a computer.

Millions stand to benefit, but those most in need also are the hardest to reach. Please help get the word out! With a little help from you, people will be able to compare plans and sign up.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has created a PDFpromotional flyer you may use to help spread the word. A promotional toolkit about the EBB has been created by the FCC and is available on its website.

Who is eligible?

  • Households at or below 135% of the Federal poverty line.
  • Households with one or more members who qualify for a variety of federal programs, including Lifeline, SNAP, Medicaid, Pell grants, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit.
  • Households that experienced a significant loss of income since Feb. 29, 2020, with a total household income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers.
  • Households on qualifying tribal lands as outlined.
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More info and application instructions at:



 
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