State Digital Equity Planning Grant
State Digital Equity Planning Grant
Overview
The State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program supports the creation of community-centric solutions. It provides resources to community organizations to help scale digital literacy programs. These programs give people the skills they need to effectively use the Internet. We're looking for projects that promote meaningful adoption and use of high-speed Internet service. Projects should aim to help the following groups:
- Low-income households
- Aging populations
- Incarcerated individuals
- Veterans
- People with disabilities
- People with language barriers
- Racial and ethnic minorities
- Rural inhabitants
Projects will be used to share best practices and show successful models of state-community partnerships.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Digital Equity Act Programs
Digital Equity Planning Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
Planning
Digital Equity Planning Grant Closeout Information
Information for eligible entities on DE Planning Closeout Requirements.
Digital Equity Plan Guidance
Guidance for States/Territories on how to structure and what to include in the Digital Equity Plan to meet the 15 requirements outlined in the NOFO.
Digital Equity Plan Template
Optional template to support each State/Territory in capturing notes and developing its Digital Equity Plan.
Digital Equity Model Plan Guidance
This resource provides guidance on the requirements for the State Digital Equity Plan and guidance on how to create a Digital Equity Plan that goes beyond compliance.
Soliciting Public Comments
A guide for States on posting Digital Equity Plans for public comment.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Empowering Native Communities Through Digital Equity
By: Margaret Gutierrez, Division Chief for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity and Nation-to-Nation Coordination Division, and Angela Thi Bennett, Digital Equity Director, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, NTIA
NTIA’s Digital Equity Activities in 2024 and What’s to Come in 2025
NTIA will host a webinar to highlight the work of the Digital Equity Program over the year and reflect on major milestones. Participants will discuss some of the digital equity research NTIA has conducted and the importance of data in guiding investments to promote digital equity in your communities. Finally, it will feature the work of the Digital Equity Leaders Network and new ways NTIA will support its grantees while continuing to engage with and provide resources to all digital equity leaders.
Connecting Communities, Protecting Wildlife
By: Jill Springer, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, NTIA
Ask Me Anything on the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities! - Great Plains Region
Everyone is invited to attend and ask questions about the Digital Equity Capacity Grant: Native Entities and this week we will focus on entities from the BIA Great Plains Region. If you would like to send your questions in advance, please email them to digitalequity@ntia.gov.
Ask Me Anything on the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities! - Rocky Mountain Region
Everyone is invited to attend and ask questions about the Digital Equity Capacity Grant: Native Entities and this week we will focus on entities from the BIA Rocky Mountain Region. If you would like to send your questions in advance, please email them to digitalequity@ntia.gov.
Ask Me Anything on the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities! - Northwest Region
Everyone is invited to attend and ask questions about the Digital Equity Capacity Grant: Native Entities and this week we will focus on entities from the BIA Northwest Region. If you would like to send your questions in advance, please email them to digitalequity@ntia.gov.