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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

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Digital Equity Grants 101 Webinar

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Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 1: Standard Forms

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Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 2: Registration, Partnerships, LOCs

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Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 3: Project Narrative

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Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 4: Plans (Risk, Etc.)

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Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 5: Consolidated Budget Form

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Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar: Troubleshooting the NGP

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Get Ready Materials

Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity:

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Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Get Ready One-Pager

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Digital Equity Act at a Glance

News and Updates

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