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Digital Champions Grant program (North Carolina) 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.
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North Carolina State Office of Digital Equity and Literacy Launches Digital Champion Grant Program | Benton Institute for Broadband & Society North Carolina State Office of Digital Equity and Literacy Launches Digital Champion Grant Program North Carolina Department of Information Technology Governor Roy Cooper (D-NC) launched North Carolina’s Digital Champion Grant program, which will help North Carolinians afford high-speed internet, obtain digital devices, and access digital literacy resources.
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s Office of Digital Equity and Literacy will administer the program with $14 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds with the goal of expanding digital equity programming and advancing digital inclusion.
Through this grant program, the Office of Digital Equity and Literacy will establish partnerships with organizations across the state to implement digital equity solutions that positively impact target populations identified in the Digital Equity Act, including low-income households; individuals who primarily reside in a rural area; older Americans/aging residents; incarcerated or justice involved; veterans; individuals with disabilities; individuals with a language barrier; and individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group.
To qualify for funding, applicants must be one of the following types of entities: community services (including local governments, county libraries and K-12 school systems); nonprofit organizations; higher education institutions (including individual schools, colleges or centers within the system); or regional entities (including councils of governments).
All projects must develop or expand digital equity programming and address at least one of the following elements of digital inclusion: Affordability of reliable high-speed internet Provision of internet-enabled devices (computer, laptops, etc.) that meet users' needs Access to digital literacy and skills training Quality technical support Applications and online content designed to increase accessibility and inclusivity Applications will be accepted online through Jan.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: North Carolina-based nonprofit organizations that are exempt from Federal income taxation and that are described in section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 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 (North Carolina) are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Digital Champions Grant program (North Carolina) 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.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. 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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