Maryland Connected Devices Program

What is the Connected Devices Program?

The Connected Devices (MD-CDP) grant program is designed to assist in digital equity and inclusion efforts in Maryland. MD-CDP is intended to provide new, internet-enabled devices to families who are most in need. Qualifying households have an opportunity to receive one free Chromebook computer per address. Each address, beneficiary name, device identification, and other necessary data for device distribution and program reporting purposes will be received at the time of eligibility determination and prior to the distribution of the device. For more information about this program please call 301-405-9810  or email marylandersonline@umd.edu

How to Qualify:

  • Must apply in person at one of the distribution events, the schedule is linked below.
  • Must be a household with an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to qualify. 
  • OR — Households participating in government assistance programs such as: SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, or others. 
  • AND — Proof of County, Maryland residence.
     

Only one device will be provided per household or address.

What is the distribution schedule?

To access the distribution schedule, interested individuals can visit the Marylandersonline Event Calendar Page         and filter out the dates and county information to check for events happening around them.

Applicants will need to bring appropriate documentation to verify their income or enrollment in another federal benefit program, as well as to confirm their individual County residency.