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State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities

State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities (Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program)

Overview

Status: Application Window Open

The goal of the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities, including Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Entities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, hereto referred to as the NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program, is to fund initiatives that help Native communities to fully access and take advantage of the digital world. These investments can empower Native Entity communities through aiding economic development, preserving traditional practices, and facilitating inter/intra-government coordination.  

This is the first funding opportunity set aside specifically for Native Entities from the Digital Equity Capacity and Planning Grant Programs.  

Below you can find links to helpful materials as you get ready to develop and submit your application. We will continue adding materials as more information becomes available, so bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates.  

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Notice of Funding Opportunity

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State DE Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities Overview Primer

 

Are you ready to apply?

NTIA has prepared a variety of materials to help stakeholders more easily apply for the Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program. Click below to learn more.

Application Materials

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NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions

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Native Entities 7.25% Planning Cap Guidance Primer

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NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Online Application Packet and Guidance

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NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Offline Application Packet and Guidance

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Formal Authorizing Documentation for Digital Equity Programs Primer

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Memorandum of Understanding for Digital Equity Programs Primer

Get Ready Materials

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

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NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Get Ready One-Pager

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Native Entity Digital Equity Funding at a Glance

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Digital Equity in Tribal Communities

Webinars

Past Webinars

Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Registration, Entity Type

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Digital Equity Webinar Series: Digital Equity Solutions for Tribal Nations

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Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Standard Forms

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Applicant Orientation to the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities and Grants Administration

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State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities Application Launch Webinar

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