Digital Equity Competitive Grant
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
Overview
Status: Accepting Applications
The goal of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is to fund initiatives that ensure communities have the access and skills to fully participate in the digital world, regardless of their background or circumstances. This program will complement digital equity activities funded by the Capacity Grant Program.
This is the first funding opportunity from the $1.25 billion Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, the third of the three Digital Equity Act programs. The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion.
Below you can find links to helpful materials as you develop and submit your application. We will continue adding materials, so bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity
Are you ready to apply?
NTIA has prepared a variety of materials to help stakeholders more easily apply for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. Click below to learn more.
Application Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Packet
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Primer
Match Primer
10% Cap on Administrative Costs Guidance
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Consolidated Budget Form Sample
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Consolidated Budget Form Guidance
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Application Guidance
Webinars
Past Webinars
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Grants 101 Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 1: Standard Forms
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 2: Registration, Partnerships, LOCs
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 3: Project Narrative
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 4: Plans (Risk, Etc.)
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 5: Consolidated Budget Form
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar: Troubleshooting the NGP
Download Slide DeckGet Ready Materials
Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity:
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Get Ready One-Pager
Digital Equity Act at a Glance
News and Updates
What’s Next for Digital Equity? Preparing for the Competitive Grant Program
By: Angela Thi Bennett and Maya C. James
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Webinar
NTIA will discuss the next stage in the Digital Equity Act grant programs and how states, local governments, tribal entities, and other stakeholders can reduce barriers to digital equity in their communities. Speakers will discuss what resources are available to them and how we can ensure Internet for All.
Shaping the Future of Digital Equity: Communicating Your Feedback
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)'s $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act Programs are critical for communities in need of access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet – an essential service in an increasingly digital world.