Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
Overview
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.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity
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 Application Webinar: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program FAQ Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital 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
NTIA Receives More Than 250 Comments to Inform Digital Equity Act Programs
NTIA Blog
June 12, 2023
News Media Contact:
NTIA, Office of Public Affairs, press@ntia.gov
By: Angela Thi Bennett
NTIA Public Virtual Listening Session: Digital Equity Request For Comment (Option 4)
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Please join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the last of four virtual listening session on the Digital Equity Act Request for Comment. These listening sessions are designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform the development and administration of the State Digital Equity Capacity and State Digital Equity Competitive grant programs. The focus of this listening session will be the State Digital Equity Competitive grant program.
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NTIA Public Virtual Listening Session: Digital Equity Request For Comment (Option 3)
- Read more about NTIA Public Virtual Listening Session: Digital Equity Request For Comment (Option 3)
Please join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the third of four virtual listening session on the Digital Equity Act Request for Comment. These listening sessions are designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform the development and administration of the State Digital Equity Capacity and State Digital Equity Competitive grant programs. The focus of this listening session will be measuring for success and transformative impact.
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NTIA Public Virtual Listening Session: Digital Equity Request For Comment (Option 2)
- Read more about NTIA Public Virtual Listening Session: Digital Equity Request For Comment (Option 2)
Please join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the second of four virtual listening session on the Digital Equity Act Request for Comment. These listening sessions are designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform the development and administration of the State Digital Equity Capacity and State Digital Equity Competitive grant programs. The focus of this listening session will be assessing digital equity plans, ensuring equity in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, and workforce/subcontracting opportunities.
NTIA Public Virtual Listening Session: Digital Equity Request For Comment (Option 1)
- Read more about NTIA Public Virtual Listening Session: Digital Equity Request For Comment (Option 1)
Please join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the first of four virtual listening session on the Digital Equity Act Request for Comment. These listening sessions are designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform the development and administration of the State Digital Equity Capacity and State Digital Equity Competitive grant programs.
Auto-captioning will be provided during this listening session.
Internet For All Webinar Series: Digital Equity Act Request For Comment Overview
On March 2nd, 2023, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the launch of the Digital Equity Act Request for Comment (RFC). Please join NTIA’s Digital Equity Team for an overview of the RFC and how you can provide input on the design and implementation of the State Capacity and Competitive Grant Programs.