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.
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $150,000 to U.S. Virgin Islands for Digital Equity Planning Grant
Broadband Resources for State and Local Governments
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This Act includes a historic investment of $65 billion to help close the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to reliable, high speed, and affordable broadband.