Applications for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Are Open

August 15, 2024

Applications due Monday, September 23, 2024
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On July 24, the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) made available nearly $1 billion to fund programs that ensure communities have access to devices and skills needed to fully participate in the digital world, regardless of their background or circumstances.

This is the first funding opportunity from the Digital Equity Act's $1.25 billion Competitive Grant Program and is part of the "Internet for All" initiative, a key component of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.

The disability and aging networks play a pivotal role in helping people learn about and access affordable high-speed internet, as well as the tools and resources needed to be successful online. ACL encourages the disability and aging networks to join with partners in your state and/or community to apply for this competitive grant opportunity.

Under the Notice of Funding Opportunity, a variety of organizations can apply on a competitive basis for funding. Eligible applicants include political subdivisions of states, such as city and county governments; Native entities, including Indian tribes, Alaska Native entities, or Native Hawaiian organizations; certain nonprofits; community anchor institutions; local educational agencies; and workforce development organizations. United States Territories are eligible to apply for funding under a separate set-aside. Partnerships among these entities are allowed, and NTIA encourages proposals that demonstrate a broad partnership of entities with the ability to administer significant resources and address wide-ranging populations.

Please direct programmatic questions to [email protected] and grants management questions to [email protected].