State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program

Overview

Status: Projects underway

The State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program supports the creation of community-centric solutions. It provides resources to community organizations to help scale digital literacy programs. These programs give people the skills they need to effectively use the Internet. We're looking for projects that promote meaningful adoption and use of high-speed Internet service. Projects should aim to help the following groups:

Low-income households
Aging populations
Incarcerated individuals
Veterans
People with disabilities
People with language barriers
Racial and ethnic minorities
Rural inhabitants

Projects will be used to share best practices and show successful models of state-community partnerships.

Links and Resources

Program Documentation
- Policy and Waiver Notices
- Technical Assistance
Funding Recipients
News and Updates
Support

Who Can Apply

The following government entities may apply to the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program:

States
Washington, D.C.
Puerto Rico
Other U.S. Territories
Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations

Governors must appoint an "administering entity." This entity must be one of, or a partnership between, the following:

The state, or a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the state
An Indian Tribe, Alaska Native entity or Native Hawaiian organization located in the state
A foundation, corporation, institution, association, or coalition that is a not-for-profit, not a school, and is providing services in the state
A community anchor institution (not a school) located in the state
A local educational agency located in the state
An entity located in the state that carries out a workforce development program
An agency of the state that is responsible for administering or supervising adult education and literacy activities in the state
A public or multi-family housing authority located in the state