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.
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.
Stronger Together: Celebrating Digital Inclusion Week 2024
Cody Dorsey, Digital Equity Federal Program Officer
Digital Equity Webinar Series: Digital Equity Solutions for Tribal Nations
Tribal nations face unique challenges when seeking solutions to the digital equity gaps in their communities. This webinar will feature Tribal leaders discussing how they are using federal and other resources to create pathways to success for their residents.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, October 17. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Additional Funding & Other Certifications
This is a webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program Native Entities. It will focus on application requirements for noting additional funding and other certifications.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Wednesday, December 4. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Consolidated Budget Form
This is a webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program Native Entities. It will focus on the consolidated budget form.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, November 14. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.