Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
Overview
The $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program provides funds to all 50 States, Washington D.C., and U.S. Territories to implement the State Digital Equity Plans developed pursuant to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program and carry out activities consistent with the Act.
The purpose of the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program is to create the conditions where individuals and communities have the information technology capacity that is needed for full participation in the society and economy of the United States.
The Digital Equity Plans identify the barriers to achieving digital equity faced by certain populations defined by the statute (i.e. “Covered Populations”), and include measurable objectives to promote:
- The availability and affordability of access to broadband technology;
- Online accessibility and inclusivity of public resources and services;
- Digital literacy;
- Awareness of online privacy and cybersecurity; and
- The availability and affordability of consumer devices and technical support for those devices.
In addition, this NOFO establishes a competitive process to make both State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program funds and State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program funds available to native entities to carry out digital equity and inclusion activities consistent with the Digital Equity Act. These proposed projects must include measurable objectives and evaluation criteria as part of their program design and will likewise address barriers to digital equity and promote the availability and affordability of access to broadband technology, online accessibility and inclusivity of public resources and services, digital literacy, awareness of online privacy and cybersecurity, and the availability and affordability of consumer devices and technical support for those devices.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicited applications for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (“Capacity Grant Program” or “Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
The NOFO established a competitive process to make both State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program funds and State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program funds available to Native Entities to carry out activities consistent with the Act.
You can find full details about this program in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Download the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Funding Availability
$1.44 Billion
Key Dates
Contacts
For State/Territory points of contact, please visit the Funding by State/Territory page and select the state for contact details.
For questions, contact [email protected].
Grantee Support: Grants.gov provides 24/7 support via the toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and via email. For questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number listed in the application package of the grant you are applying for.
Post-Award Reporting
Semi-Annual and Annual Reports
Guidance for States and Territories to meet State Digital Equity Capacity Grant (2024) post-award reporting requirements.