State of Digital Equity Report

The Affordability Crisis

How the $14.2 billion ACP ended June 1, 2024, ending the discount for the 23 million households enrolled in it, and what it means for connectivity nationwide. Source: FCC, Affordable Connectivity Program Consumer FAQ.

The Infrastructure Gap

$42.45 billion in BEAD funding allocated, with the first BEAD-funded household connections announced in 2026. Where the money went and why delays persisted. Source: NTIA.

The AI Divide

Without a home connection it is harder to learn and use AI tools, and that disadvantage compounds across work and the economy.

Policy Under Siege

$2.75 billion in Digital Equity Act funding was terminated in May 2025. In July 2026 a federal court ruled that the administration cannot unilaterally terminate the $1.25 billion Competitive Grant Program, and the lawsuit continues. Source: National Digital Inclusion Alliance.

FCC Under Fire

Federal connectivity funding that has ended, been terminated, or is being contested in court. Which programs are affected, and what it means for communities still waiting for service.

Who Gets Left Behind

Income, race, geography, age, and disability status mapped against broadband access. The 40 point home broadband gap between adults in households earning under $30,000 and those earning $100,000 or more. Source: Pew Research Center, 2025.

The TSDOH Assessment Matrix Overview

A proprietary framework positioning technology access, literacy, and readiness alongside the five traditional social determinants of health.

Overview 2026 Framework

AGI Affinity Executive Brief

An overview of AGI Affinity , our mission driven approach to AI consulting, and the communities we are designed to serve.

Overview 2026 Company

AGI Affinity ROI Brief

How communities and organizations can realize measurable returns through AI readiness, digital equity planning, and TSDOH integration.

Overview 2026 ROI

AGI Affinity Capability Statement

Core competencies, service lines, and qualifications of AGI Affinity for government and institutional partners.

Overview 2026 Capabilities

The Affordability Crisis

Why the 23 million households enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program lost their broadband discount when its $14.2 billion in funding ran out on June 1, 2024. Source: FCC.

3 pages 2026 Affordability

The Infrastructure Gap

How $42.45 billion in BEAD funding aims to close the connectivity divide across rural, tribal, and underserved communities.

3 pages 2026 Infrastructure

The AI Divide

Why artificial intelligence risks deepening inequality unless digital equity is embedded as a foundational requirement.

3 pages 2026 AI Equity

Policy Under Siege

How federal broadband and digital inclusion programs face rollbacks, from the end of the ACP in 2024 to the Digital Equity Act grant terminations in May 2025.

3 pages 2026 Policy

FCC Under Fire

The regulatory rollbacks reshaping broadband oversight and what they mean for connectivity, competition, and consumers.

3 pages 2026 Regulation

Who Gets Left Behind

The demographic reality of the digital divide, where race, age, income, and geography determine who connects and who does not.

3 pages 2026 Demographics

Report September 2026 AGI Affinity

The State of Digital Equity in America

Our 28 page analysis examining broadband access, AI readiness, and digital inclusion across American communities. A resource for understanding the digital divide.

White Paper, The Nash Group

Gateway to Home: A Framework for Inclusive Housing

A 38 page white paper examining how transit oriented development, mixed income housing, and community engagement can create pathways to homeownership for underserved populations.

Article, LinkedIn

Congress Just Gave Affordable Housing Its Biggest Boost in 25 Years

An analysis of the latest federal legislation expanding LIHTC and what it means for affordable housing developers and the communities they serve.

Article, LinkedIn

America's Churches Sit on the Solution to the Housing Crisis

How faith communities are turning underutilized land into affordable housing developments that strengthen neighborhoods and serve their missions.

Article, LinkedIn

I'm Watching AI Reshape the Economy and Nobody's Talking About Communities Like Mine

A firsthand perspective on how artificial intelligence is transforming economic opportunity and why underserved communities cannot afford to be left behind.

Article, TNGCF

Why I Started The Nash Group Community Foundation

The personal story behind founding a nonprofit dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty through housing development, technology, and education.

Framework Overview

TSDOH Assessment Matrix

Our proprietary framework for evaluating technology as the 6th Social Determinant of Health. Includes the 6 determinants, 132 variables, and the 36-question assessment.

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Company Overview

Executive Brief

A concise overview of AGI Affinity , our Nash Ecosystem approach, core service lines, and the sectors we serve.

PDF 2 Pages 31 KB

Investment Case

ROI Brief

The business case for digital equity and AI readiness. Covers the cost of inaction and engagement options for organizations and funders.

PDF 2 Pages 30 KB

Credentials

Capability Statement

Our formal capability statement for government contracting, RFPs, and partnership opportunities. Includes core competencies, service areas, and partnership opportunities.

PDF 3 Pages 33 KB