### Question
How is the "covered programs" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered programs** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 1721* as follows -

> the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established under section 1723 of this title and the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program established under section 1724 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1721*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-BROADBAND ACCESS > SUBCHAPTER II-DIGITAL EQUITY ACT OF 2021**

