Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program (Discontinued)

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) (State Administered). Supports efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion activities, and spur greater adoption and meaningful use of broadband among "Covered Populations." Funds can be used for digital inclusion activities, programs facilitating broadband adoption for educational and employment opportunities, training programs (basic, advanced, applied skills), workforce development, access to equipment, and public access computing centers. Focuses on addressing barriers to digital equity and encourages broad partnerships.

State Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This program aims to promote digital inclusion through anchor institution connectivity and make the internet a reality for everyone. It funds efforts to expand access and skillsets to help families thrive in the modern economy.

Digital Equity Act (State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program) is sponsored by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The Digital Equity Act included $1. 44 billion for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to provide funding to States, Territories, the District of Columbia, and Tribal Entities to implement their digital equity plans.

Digital Equity Grant Programs is a grant from the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband that funds digital equity initiatives across the state. The program offers three distinct grant tracks focused on digital skills training, affordable device access, and local digital equity planning, all supported through West Virginia's Digital Equity Capacity Grant award. Grants are designed to serve the eight Digital Equity Act covered populations and will begin accepting applications in Spring 2025. Eligible applicants include community anchor institutions, economic development organizations, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities serving underserved communities in West Virginia.

2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4 is sponsored by Public Utilities Commission. The Digital Divide Grant Program will award one grant of $100,000 for rural and urban public schools and two grants of up to $50,000 each for non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBO). The grants will fund digital projects that serve beneficiary public schools/districts and non-profit Community Organizations. Projects may address gaps in broadband networks, affordability, access to personal devices and digital skills training. The Digital Divide Grant Program (DDGP) will provide three grants for a total of $200,000. The DDGP is funded by fees collected from leases of state-owned property to wireless telecommunications service providers, pursuant to Government Code Section 14666.8. Eligible projects will serve a beneficiary public school or district located in an urban or rural low-income small school district and two non-profit Community Organizations. Projects may address physical gaps in local broadband networks, affordability, access to personal devices and digital skills training. Projects must provide a holistic solution. Grant recipients must be a non-profit community-based organization (CBO) with a demonstrated record of work in addressing the digital divide. For public schools or districts, the CBO will partner with an eligible public school or district to deploy the project. The beneficiary of the project will be the partner school or district. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will evaluate and score applications and award grants for up to three projects using the competitive process described in CPUC Administrative Letter No.33. Eligible non-profit CBOs may submit applications for grant funding. Applicants must have demonstrated record of successful and satisfactory work deploying community technology projects and/or projects to bridge the digital divide. Applicants must have an agreement with a beneficiary school or district to execute a proposed project. In the first stage of review, panelists will evaluate the baseline requirements to determine if the CBO's application can progress to the second stage of review. The baseline requirements include: The application must be complete and submitted timely. The applicant is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The applicant must be in good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board. The applicant must submit at least three letters of recommendation. The applicant must have a written agreement with the beneficiary public school or district to execute a proposed project. The applicant must submit at least two letters of endorsement per the beneficiary public school or district supporting the project. One letter is required from the beneficiary public school or district office and one letter from the beneficiary's school Parent Teachers Association. The beneficiary public school or district must be located within the boundaries of an urban or rural small school district as identified by the California Department of Education. The beneficiary public school or district must have a Free or Reduced Price Meal (FRPM) of at least 50 percent. In the second evaluation stage, panelists will review the remaining applications to assign scores on each of the following categories: Scope of Work, Experience, Budget and Overall. The application window is open from July 1, 2026, and will close on October 30, 2026. For more information on the DDGP, CBO eligibility criteria, the application process, schedules and forms, please go to: www.cpuc.ca.gov/ddgp.

NTIA is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program (“Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 1209 (November 15, 2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1701, 1721, et seq.) (the “Digital Equity Act of 2021” or “Act”). The Act authorizes two programs that set aside funds for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations (collectively “Native Entities”): the “State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program” and the “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.” To reduce administrative burden and cost, NTIA is releasing the funds for both programs through a single application process. Funding Opportunity Number: 2026-NTIA-NEGP. Assistance Listing: 11.036. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST.