Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
Overview
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.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity
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 Application Webinar: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program FAQ Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Grant Program Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Grants 101 Webinar
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 1: Standard Forms
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 2: Registration, Partnerships, LOCs
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 3: Project Narrative
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 4: Plans (Risk, Etc.)
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 5: Consolidated Budget Form
Download Slide DeckDigital Equity Competitive Application Webinar: Troubleshooting the NGP
Download Slide DeckGet Ready Materials
Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity:
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Get Ready One-Pager
Digital Equity Act at a Glance
News and Updates
Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Digital Equity to Enhance Accessibility and Inclusion in the Workplace
By: Francella Ochillo, Director, Office of Public Engagement, NTIA
In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently held a webinar focused on specific ways government agencies, nonprofits, companies, and academic institutions can build inclusion and economic opportunities in the workplace.
Key Takeaways
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