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Digital Equity Act Programs

Overview

Too many communities lack access to high-speed internet. Many more can't afford it or don't know how to use it. The divide between those who have internet access and those who don't is stark. To create an equitable economy, we all need access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet.

The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. They aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.

Check here to find out if your state/territory has its BEAD or Digital Equity Draft Plans/Proposals out for Public Comment

State Digital Equity Planning Grant

A $60M formula grant program for states, territories and tribal governments to develop digital equity plans.

Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program

A $1.44 billion formula grant program for states, territories, and tribal governments.

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

A $1.25 billion grant program. It will fund annual grant programs for five years to implement digital equity projects.

 

State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities

$45,300,000 grant program funding available to Native Entities.

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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 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.

NTIA’s Digital Equity Celebration Event in Collaboration with the Office of Mayor Ed Gainey

This digital equity celebration will bring together community members, organizations, and elected officials to highlight Pittsburgh’s digital equity milestones and collective efforts to improve digital opportunities for communities statewide. Here are the details:

Who: Residents, community leaders, elected officials, industry partners, NTIA leadership, and others
When: Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST

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