PVD Connects
Affordable Connectivity Program
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A program designed to help Providence residents apply to a federal program that gives qualifying households in Providence $30 a month for internet.
- Additionally, certain broadband servicers offer $100 towards laptops and other electronic devices.
Opportunities to come to the library for help!
Drop-ins at Knight Memorial, 275 Elmwood Ave:
- Thursday, January 19, 1pm - 4pm
- Friday, January 20, 1pm - 4pm
- Monday, January 23, 9:30am - 12pm
- Thursday, January 26, 6pm - 8pm
- Friday, January 27, 1pm - 4pm
- Saturday, January 28, 1pm - 4pm
Drop-in at these LIHEAP(Heating Assistance) events:
Who Qualifies in Providence?
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
- Participates in one of these assistance programs:
- Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools.
- SNAP
- Medicaid
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers)
- Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/202/811
- Public Housing
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- WIC
- Lifeline
- Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
How to apply
- Eligible households can enroll online through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) form.
- Or download and fill out an application: English | Spanish
- The City of Providence's PVD Connects program can help you to determine if you are eligible for the program and complete your application! To get connected, email awheeler@providenceri.gov or call 3-1-1.
