About the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition
The Maryland Digital Equity Coalition (MDEC) is a statewide partnership network composed of diverse stakeholders, including state and local government agencies, public libraries, healthcare providers, senior centers, schools, non-profits, and community leaders. The mission of the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition (MDEC) is to connect organizations and local governments to anchor and amplify digital opportunity work in Maryland and empower communities.
Engagement is crucial for fostering collaboration and driving meaningful change in Maryland. The coalition is diverse stakeholders, including state and local government agencies, public libraries, healthcare providers, senior centers, schools, non-profits, and community leaders, all dedicated to advancing digital opportunities in Maryland. Click here to join the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition.
2026 MDEC Announcement
As of February 24, 2026, the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition will transition into the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband (OSB) under the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, as a strategic step to align the Coalition with Maryland’s long-term broadband and digital equity goals. Read more.
For questions or comments about the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition, please contact Vishnupriya Desai, OSB Digital Equity Program Manager
Email: vishnupriya.desai@maryland.gov
Phone: 301-429-7964
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MDEC Resources
Digital Grant Planning Webinar Series
The Digital Equity Grant Planning Webinar Series is designed to help digital literacy practitioners strengthen their programs, partnerships, and digital opportunity grant applications.
Digital Equity Webinar Series
The Digital Equity Webinar Series explores the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and digital inclusion practices. This series is relevant to educators, librarians, social workers, digital navigators, equity advocates, and anyone interested in learning more about digital equity.
MDEC News Archive
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband to Absorb Maryland Digital Equity Coalition (February 2026)
MDEC Partners: UME Marylanders Online Program Transition Notice (November 2025)
Measuring Maryland's Digital Progress Infographic (February 2025)
MDEC Digest Newsletter (July 2025)
Digital Opportunity Day at the Capital (February 13, 2025)
NTIA NOFO Planning Meeting (August 23, 2024)
MDEC Kickoff Meeting (October 5th, 2023)