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Digital Champions Grant program is sponsored by N. C. Department of Information Technology's Office of Digital Equity and Literacy.
This program offers funding for digital equity initiatives designed to increase access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service and digital devices, promote adoption and meaningful use, and improve digital literacy skills for all North Carolinians.
It aims to establish partnerships with organizations across the state to implement digital equity solutions that positively impact target populations identified in the Digital Equity Act.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local governments (town, city, county), county libraries, K-12 school systems (public, private, and charter schools), higher education institutions, and regional entities (e.g., councils of governments). For-profit entities are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $14 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds; each applicant can apply for up to $400,000 per county served with a maximum of $1.5 million allocated per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Digital Champions Grant program are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Digital Champions Grant program is funded by N.C. Department of Information Technology's Office of Digital Equity and Literacy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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