Stronger Together: Celebrating Digital Inclusion Week 2024
Cody Dorsey, Digital Equity Federal Program Officer
The State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program supports the creation of community-centric solutions. It provides resources to community organizations to help scale digital literacy programs. These programs give people the skills they need to effectively use the Internet. We're looking for projects that promote meaningful adoption and use of high-speed Internet service. Projects should aim to help the following groups:
Projects will be used to share best practices and show successful models of state-community partnerships.
Download the program info sheet (English | Español)
Information for eligible entities on DE Planning Closeout Requirements.
Guidance for States/Territories on how to structure and what to include in the Digital Equity Plan to meet the 15 requirements outlined in the NOFO.
Optional template to support each State/Territory in capturing notes and developing its Digital Equity Plan.
This resource provides guidance on the requirements for the State Digital Equity Plan and guidance on how to create a Digital Equity Plan that goes beyond compliance.
A guide for States on posting Digital Equity Plans for public comment.
Cody Dorsey, Digital Equity Federal Program Officer
Tribal nations face unique challenges when seeking solutions to the digital equity gaps in their communities. This webinar will feature Tribal leaders discussing how they are using federal and other resources to create pathways to success for their residents.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, October 17. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
This is a webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program Native Entities. It will focus on application requirements for noting additional funding and other certifications.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Wednesday, December 4. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
This is a webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program Native Entities. It will focus on the consolidated budget form.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, November 14. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
This is a webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program Native Entities. It will focus on the elements required for the project narrative.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Wednesday, November 6. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
This is a webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities. It will focus on registration, consortia, and application requirements.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Wednesday, October 23. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
This is a webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities. It will focus on standard forms.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Wednesday, October 16. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
This webinar is meant to give applicants who have little to no experience with federal grants administration an introduction to the grants lifecycle and important roles and responsibilities throughout the life cycle of the grant.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, October 10. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
NTIA will discuss the next stage in the Digital Equity Act grant programs and how Native Entities (Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations) can reduce barriers to digital equity in their communities. Speakers will discuss the Digital Equity Native Entity Application that opens on Wednesday, September 25.