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July 29, 2024

*Notice of Funding Opportunity*

Digital Equity Competitive Grant - $1 billion available to eligible organizations

The National Telecommunications Industry Association (NTIA) this week announced a nearly $1 billion *Notice of Funding Opportunity [ [link removed] ]* for the *Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program [ [link removed] ]*. 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.  

*Who is eligible* 


* Non-profits
* Local educational agencies
* Workforce development organizations
* Political subdivisions, agencies, state instrumentalities
* Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations
* Other community anchor institutions
* U.S. territories are also eligible

These competitive grants will resource initiatives that support populations most impacted by digital divides. Low-income households, older adults, justice-impacted people, people living with disabilities, rural communities, and racial and ethnic minority groups are among the populations served by this program. Additionally, competitive grant investments are an essential complement to broadband deployment strategies.   

NTIA is calling on organizations, large and small, to scale efforts to expand digital opportunities. Your organization’s work to ensure telehealth access, promote skills training, optimize small business connectivity, and various other initiatives enables households nationwide to participate in the digital economy.  

*Act now - applications due Sept. 23, 2024*


* Review *the Digital Equity Competitive Grant NOFO [ [link removed] ]* and Application Resources. The application deadline is September 23, 2024.
* Learn about how Washington plans to expand digital opportunities at *Commerce’s Internet For All page*. [ [link removed] ] You can also *view plans from other states here*. [ [link removed] ]
* Subscribe to the *BroadbandUSA Newsletter [ [link removed] ]* to receive NTIA e-mail updates. 
* Follow NTIA on social media or on our website at *ntia.gov [ [link removed] ]* for information. 
* Check out the *Digital Equity Technical Assistance Hub [ [link removed] ]* for application help. 
* Develop a timeline for completing your application. 
* Begin gathering partnership letters and authorizations, both written and signed. These letters provide credibility and expertise, and will further your project’s reach.   

*Resources*

For more information on creating data-driven applications and other Internet for All initiatives, view the following resources: 


* *NTIA Internet for All Digital Equity Page [ [link removed] ]*
* *Digital Equity Act Population Viewer [ [link removed] ]*
* *July 25 Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Webinar Recording and Slide Deck [ [link removed] ]*

* *Upcoming Webinars on the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program [ [link removed] ]*

* *Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program NOFO [ [link removed] ]*

* *Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Resource Page [ [link removed] ]* (For FAQs, the application packet, etc.)

*Questions?*

For all other concerns, questions, and resources regarding this grant opportunity, please reach out to NTIA at *[email protected]* <[email protected]?subject=>






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