Below you can find links to helpful materials as you develop and submit your application. We will continue adding materials, so bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates.

Who will be eligible for funding?

Eligible entities include:

1. A political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of a State, including an agency of a State, including an agency of a State that is responsible for administering or supervising adult education and literacy activities, or for providing public housing, in the State;
2. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization
3. A foundation, corporation, institution, or association that is not-for-profit entity and not a school;
4. A community anchor institution;
5. A local educational agency;
6. An entity that carries out a workforce development program; or
7. A partnership between any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (6). 47 U.S.C. §1724(b).

For additional details, check out 47 USC 1724: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program (house.gov).

NTIA Grants Portal

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program (2024)

• Get Ready Materials

  Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity.

  • Digital Equity Act at a Glance 

• Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

  This Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) solicits applications for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, the third of three digital equity programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

  • Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

• Application Resources

  Here you can find a variety of materials to help stakeholders more easily apply for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.

  Frequently Asked Questions

  Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Primer

  Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program FY24 Application Packet Files