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State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (Alabama) is sponsored by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
As part of the Digital Equity Act, Alabama received direct funding from NTIA to create a State Digital Equity Plan, which is meant to promote the achievement of digital equity, support digital inclusion activities, and build capacity for efforts by Alabama relating to the adoption of broadband by residents of Alabama.
Funds must address Covered Populations, including low-income households, aging populations, incarcerated individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, people with language barriers, racial and ethnic minorities, and rural inhabitants.
Alabama will use funds to support digital workforce development, expand opportunities to learn online safety and privacy, expand access to computing devices, and expand online accessibility of government services.
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications Totaling More Than $20 Million | Benton Institute for Broadband & Society Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications Totaling More Than $20 Million National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award applications from Alabama and Utah, allowing them to request access to more than $20 million to implement their Digital Equity Plans.
This funding comes from the $1. 44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, one of three Digital Equity Act grant programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The states will use the funding to implement key digital equity initiatives.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Alabama may provide sub-grants to community anchor institutions, county and municipal governments, local educational agencies, Indian Tribes, nonprofit organizations, organizations that represent individuals with disabilities, aging individuals, individuals with language barriers, veterans, incarcerated individuals (in State facilities), civil rights organizations, entities that carry out workforce development programs, and agencies of the State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (Alabama) is funded by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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