State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Tuesday that the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) has been awarded 90 laptops through Pennsylvania’s Digital Connectivity Technology Program.

The devices will be used to support GECAC’s programs serving low-income residents across Erie County. The goal is to help bridge the digital divide through expanded access to education, job training, and essential services.

“Too many Pennsylvanians still lack access to the technology needed to succeed in today’s world,” said Laughlin. “This award helps ensure more people in Erie County have the tools they need to pursue opportunity, stay connected and access critical services.”

The Digital Connectivity Technology Program is part of the state’s $279 million allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund. The $20 million initiative distributes laptops to eligible nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations. Grantees receive devices rather than direct funding.

GECAC provides a range of services in the Erie region, including workforce development, education, senior support, and emergency assistance programs.

This program is the final phase of Pennsylvania’s Capital Projects Fund initiative, which aims to improve broadband infrastructure and increase access to digital tools across the state.