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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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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.
Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity:
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.
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
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.
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.
This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It will focus on the consolidated budget form.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This webinar is meant to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Competitive Application Grant. It is geared towards those 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.
