Digital Equity Competitive Grant
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
Overview
Status: Accepting Applications
The goal of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is to fund initiatives that ensure communities have the access and skills to fully participate in the digital world, regardless of their background or circumstances. This program will complement digital equity activities funded by the Capacity Grant Program.
This is the first funding opportunity from the $1.25 billion Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, the third of the three Digital Equity Act programs. The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion.
Below you can find links to helpful materials as you develop and submit your application. We will continue adding materials, so bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity
Are you ready to apply?
NTIA has prepared a variety of materials to help stakeholders more easily apply for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. Click below to learn more.
Application Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Packet
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Primer
Match Primer
10% Cap on Administrative Costs Guidance
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Consolidated Budget Form Sample
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Consolidated Budget Form Guidance
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Application Guidance
Webinars
Past Webinars
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Grants 101 Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 1: Standard Forms
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 2: Registration, Partnerships, LOCs
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 3: Project Narrative
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 4: Plans (Risk, Etc.)
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 5: Consolidated Budget Form
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar: Troubleshooting the NGP
Download Slide DeckGet Ready Materials
Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity:
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Get Ready One-Pager
Digital Equity Act at a Glance
News and Updates
A Community Conversation on Creating Digital Opportunities in Montana
Join NTIA's Digital Equity Director Angela Bennett, Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Broadband Advocates for a Community Conversation on Creating Digital Opportunities at the Missoula Public Library in Missoula, Montana, on September 10, 2024, from 11:00 AM MT/1:00 PM ET to 1:00 PM MT/3:00 PM ET.
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.
Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 5: Consolidated Budget Form
This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It will focus on the consolidated budget form.
Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 4: Plans (Risk, Etc.)
This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It will focus on required plan components of the application.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in these office hours, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by August 14. An NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 3: Project Narrative
This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It will focus on the elements required for the project narrative.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in these office hours, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by August 8. An NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 2: Registration, Partnerships, LOCs
This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It will focus on registration, partnerships, and Letters of Commitment.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in these office hours, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by August 7. An NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 1: Standard Forms
This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It will focus on standard forms.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in these office hours, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by August 1. An NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.