Assistance Listings

State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant

Objectives

The purpose of the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Programs is to promote the achievement of digital equity, support digital inclusion activities, and build capacity for efforts by States relating to the adoption of broadband by residents of those States. States interested in participating in the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program must first complete State Digital Equity Plans as contemplated in Section 60304(c) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (November 15, 2021) (Infrastructure Act or Act), also commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The State Planning Grant Program funds may be used to 1) develop the State Digital Equity Plan of the State, and 2) to make subgrants to community, local, and tribal entities to assist in the development of the State Digital Equity Plan of the State. Digital Equity is fundamentally concerned with promoting full participation in the digital economy and society by all. Achievement of Digital Equity requires strategic investments in human and community capacity. Each State Digital Equity Plan prepared using State Digital Equity Planning Grant funding should include a clear description of the State’s vision for digital equity in the context of its overarching strategy and goals. The statutory requirements for the contents of State Digital Equity Plans are as follows: 1. Identification of barriers to digital equity faced by Covered Populations in the State; 2. Measurable objectives for documenting and promoting, among each Covered Population located in that State; 3. An assessment of how the measurable objectives will impact and interact with outcomes within a State; 4. A description of how the State plans to collaborate with key stakeholders in the State, which may include local institutions, governments, organizations, and agencies; and 5. A list of organizations with which the Administering Entity for the State collaborated in developing the Plan.

Examples of Funded Projects

Assistance Listing Description

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity once published on Grants.Gov.

Accomplishments

Account Identification

13-0563-0-1-452

Types of Assistance

A - Formula Grants

Credentials and Documentation

Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity once published on Grants.Gov. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Each state of the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico (collectively “States”) are eligible to apply for grants under this program. The governor or equivalent official of each State that wishes to be awarded a grant shall select an administering entity for that State to receive and administer the grant. Separately, territories or possessions of the United States that are not defined as States for purposes of this program, as well as Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations, are eligible to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with NTIA to carry out the activities contemplated in this program.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

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Use of Assistance

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Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity once published on Grants.Gov.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window).

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Criteria for Selecting Proposals

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Award Procedure

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Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

From 30 to 60 days. Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity once published on Grants.Gov.

Renewals

Not Applicable. Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity once published on Grants.Gov.

Appeals

Not Applicable. Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity once published on Grants.Gov.

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Regional or Local Locations:

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