Program : By leveraging the $ 25 billion Infrastructure Bank she plans to establish , Hillary will create a new competitive grant program to give cities , regions , and states incentives to create a “ model digital community . ” The end goal is simple : encourage localities to undertake actions that foster greater access to high - speed internet for their residents at affordable prices – whether through fiber , wireless , satellite , or other technologies . Regions would come forward with proposals , and grants would be awarded based on impact assessment . Qualifying proposals might seek to :