BIL Provision: State Digital Equity Competitive Grant
- Currently Closed
Open Date:
Close Date:
Upcoming Milestones:
TBD
Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institution
- Local Government
- Native/Tribal Entity
- Non-profit
- State Government
Program Purpose:
- Economic Development
- Education and Workforce Development
- Other Infrastructure
- Telecommunications / Broadband
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
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Overview
As part of the Digital Equity Act programs, $2.75 billion was dedicated to establish three grant programs that promote digital inclusion and equity to ensure that all individuals and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy. The goal of these programs is to promote the meaningful adoption and use of broadband services across the targeted populations in the Act, including low-income households, aging populations, incarcerated individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals with a language barrier, racial and ethnic minorities, and rural inhabitants. The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is a $1.25 billion discretionary grant program distributed vial annual grant programs over five years to implement digital equity projects. Eligible applicants include specific types of political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of a state; Tribal governments; nonprofit entities; community anchor institutions; local educational agencies; and entities that carry out workforce development programs.
Eligible use includes: Broadband adoption/digital literacy/tech support, digital equity programs.
Related Resources
Map that shows information on broadband availability within the United States.
Recording of White House webinar providing an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.
Recording of White House webinar providing details on broadband programs within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.
State-by-state fact sheets which provide more detailed information about announced Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and projects in each state.
Overview of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for counties.
Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
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Total Amount Available:
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Applicant Guidance
For more information, please visit: https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/resources/grant-programs/digital-equity-programs.
Contact Information
For further information, visit InternetForAll.gov