State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities (Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program)
Overview
Status: Application Deadline February 7, 2025
The goal of the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities, including Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Entities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, hereto referred to as the NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program, is to fund initiatives that help Native communities to fully access and take advantage of the digital world. These investments can empower Native Entity communities through aiding economic development, preserving traditional practices, and facilitating inter/intra-government coordination.
This is the first funding opportunity set aside specifically for Native Entities from the Digital Equity Capacity and Planning Grant Programs.
Below you can find links to helpful materials as you get ready to develop and submit your application. We will continue adding materials as more information becomes available, so bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity

State DE Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities Overview Primer
Application Materials

NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions

Native Entities 7.25% Planning Cap Guidance Primer

NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Online Application Packet and Guidance

NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Offline Application Packet and Guidance

Formal Authorizing Documentation for Digital Equity Programs Primer

Memorandum of Understanding for Digital Equity Programs Primer

Consolidated Budget Form Training Videos
Get Ready Materials
Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity:

NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Get Ready One-Pager

Native Entity Digital Equity Funding at a Glance

Digital Equity in Tribal Communities
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