Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
ID: 355607Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Telecommunications and Information Admini (DOC-NTIA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355607
Timeline
    Description

    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is offering the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, aimed at addressing barriers to digital equity for designated "Covered Populations" such as low-income households, veterans, and the elderly. The program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, seeks to promote digital inclusion through activities like broadband adoption, digital skills training, and the establishment of public access computing centers. With a total funding of $750 million available for fiscal years 2022-2024, grant awards will range from $5 million to $12 million, and applicants must submit their proposals by September 23, 2024, with a matching requirement of at least 10%. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Angela Thi Bennett at digitalequity@ntia.gov.

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    digitalequity@ntia.gov
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    The document outlines the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, initiated by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The program aims to address barriers to digital equity faced by designated "Covered Populations," including low-income households, aging individuals, veterans, and others. With $750 million appropriated for fiscal years 2022-2024, grant awards will range from $5 million to $12 million, supporting activities such as digital inclusion training, broadband adoption, and the establishment of public access centers. Applications from eligible entities must be submitted by September 23, 2024, with a matching requirement of at least 10%. The document also emphasizes a competitive selection process and the need for partnerships to maximize resource effectiveness. The program seeks to measure outcomes effectively, with evaluation processes incorporated into project proposals to ensure accountability and the achievement of key digital equity goals.
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