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Digital Equity Act Programs

Overview

Too many communities lack access to high-speed internet. Many more can't afford it or don't know how to use it. The divide between those who have internet access and those who don't is stark. To create an equitable economy, we all need access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet.

The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. They aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.

Check here to find out if your state/territory has its BEAD or Digital Equity Draft Plans/Proposals out for Public Comment

State Digital Equity Planning Grant

A $60M formula grant program for states, territories and tribal governments to develop digital equity plans.

Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program

A $1.44 billion formula grant program for states, territories, and tribal governments.

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

A $1.25 billion grant program. It will fund annual grant programs for five years to implement digital equity projects.

 

State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities

$45,300,000 grant program funding available to Native Entities.

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Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Project Narrative

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.

Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Registration, Entity Type

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.

Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Standard Forms

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.

Grants 101 for Native Entities

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.

A Community Conversation on Digital Equity, Job Creation, and Entrepreneurship in Michigan

Join NTIA's Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson and Detroit Mayor's Office for a Community Conversation on Digital Equity, Job Creation, and Entrepreneurship at the Coleman Young Municipal Center in Detroit, Michigan, on August 28, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET.

It will bring together community leaders, nonprofit advocates, entrepreneurs, and academic allies to highlight digital equity milestones and efforts to create economic opportunities. This event will be livestreamed and open to press.

Venue: Public Safety Headquarters, Skylar Room

Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program FAQ Webinar

This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It will cover the latest published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.

If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in these office hours, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by September 3. An NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.

Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar: Troubleshooting the NGP

This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. This time will be dedicated to providing potential applicants with tech support for the NTIA Grants Portal (NGP).

If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in these office hours, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by August 28. An NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.

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