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Artificial Intelligence Literacy Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by New York State (administered by the Commissioner of Education). This competitive grant program aims to expand equitable access to AI education in New York through targeted grants. It supports AI literacy efforts, combining technical training and ethical considerations, and prioritizing accessibility for underserved communities.
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New Digital Equity Competitive Grant funding available for digital skills - National Skills Coalition New Digital Equity Competitive Grant funding available for digital skills By Amanda Bergson-Shilcock , Good news for skills advocates: The federal government has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Digital Equity Competitive Grants.
This funding is available as part of the Infrastructure […] &source=nsc" target="_blank"> Good news for skills advocates: The federal government has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Digital Equity Competitive Grants.
This funding is available as part of the Infrastructure […] &source=nsc" target="_blank"> Good news for skills advocates: The federal government has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Digital Equity Competitive Grants . This funding is available as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Unlike the formula funding that is going to every state, these are discretionary, competitive grants. Nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities (see below) must apply by September 23, 2024 to have their proposals considered.
This funding is especially exciting because it is a new investment – beyond existing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and other longstanding federal education and workforce programs – in helping workers build digital skills. A full 92 percent of today’s jobs require digital skills , including frontline jobs in agriculture, hospitality, manufacturing, and construction. How much funding is available?
Approximately $1 billion is available for Digital Equity Competitive Grants, to be expended over a four-year period. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is overseeing the grants and expects to fund projects in the $5 million to $12 million range. Coalitions and partnerships are strongly encouraged.
Applicants can be a subcontractor on multiple grant proposals but can only be the primary applicant on one grant proposal. There is a 10 percent matching funds requirement, which must be met with non-federal funds. In-kind matches are allowed.
Who is eligible to apply? Specific details on eligible organizations are available in the NOFO .
However, here is a plain-English summary of the general categories: State agencies (e.g., adult education agencies) , except the state agency that is overseeing the state’s Digital Equity Act formula funds , known as DE Capacity Grants Indian tribes or other qualifying Native entities Community anchor organizations (such as a public library, housing authority, healthcare provider, or community college) Local educational agencies Entities that carry out workforce development programs A partnership between any of the above entities What kinds of programs and services can be offered?
In general, DE Competitive Grants are intended to fill in gaps that are not covered by the formula funding provided under the same legislation. (That formula funding is being distributed to state broadband offices now, and will be re-granted down to the local level in the months to come.)
Both formula funding and the new competitive grant opportunity are intended to help meet the digital inclusion needs laid out in each state’s Digital Equity Plan , which describe how the state will ensure that covered populations build digital skills, obtain internet access, and have up-to-date digital devices.
Covered populations include low-income individuals, rural residents, veterans, people of color, English language learners and people with limited literacy, older adults, people with disabilities, and incarcerated people.
For workforce and education advocates, the most relevant allowable activities for the DE competitive grants are: To develop and implement digital inclusion activities that benefit one or more of the covered populations To implement training programs for covered populations that cover basic, advanced, and applied skills or other workforce development programs Is anyone playing a “matchmaking” role for prospective grant applicants?
Because the federal government has signaled its interest in making fewer, larger grants to coalitions and partnerships rather smaller grants to individual organizations, many prospective applicants are looking to team up. The nonprofit National Digital Inclusion Alliance is playing an informal air-traffic control role in connecting organizations who are planning to apply for DE competitive grants.
Many state broadband offices are also providing formal or informal guidance for organizations that are considering applying. Find your broadband office’s contact information by selecting your state from this drop-down menu . Where can skills advocates get more information about this grant opportunity?
The federal agency overseeing these grants is offering a series of webinars for prospective applicants. If you are unable to attend a webinar live, recordings will be available on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) website. Note: All times are Eastern Time Zone.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – 3:00 PM: Digital Equity Grants 101 Webinar Thursday, August 8, 2024 – 4:00 PM: Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 1: Standard Forms Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 3:00 PM: Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 2: Registration, Partnerships, LOCs Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 4:00 PM: Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 3: Project Narrative Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 3:00 PM: Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 4: Plans (Risk, Etc.) Thursday, August 22, 2024 – 4:00 PM: Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar, Part 5: Consolidated Budget Form Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – 4:00 PM: Digital Equity Competitive Application Webinar: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program FAQ Webinar Expanding Access to Broadband Careers and Building Digital Skills: Next Steps in State Policy Advocacy Melissa Johnson , Amanda Bergson-Shilcock , Using Digital Skills Data to Design Strong State Policies and Illustrate the Urgency of Taking Action Amanda Bergson-Shilcock , How Tennessee’s early start on digital equity is benefitting the Volunteer State Amanda Bergson-Shilcock ,
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, institutions of higher education, and community organizations in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Artificial Intelligence Literacy Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is funded by New York State (administered by the Commissioner of Education). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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