Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for $1 Billion Digital Inclusion Grant Program

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the availability of nearly $1 billion to fund programs that ensure communities have access to devices and skills needed to fully participate in the digital world, regardless of their background or circumstances. This is the first funding opportunity from the Digital Equity Act’s $1.25 billion Competitive Grant Program and is part of the “Internet for All” initiative, a key component of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Under the Notice of Funding Opportunity, a variety of organizations can apply on a competitive basis for funding. NTIA encourages proposals that demonstrate a broad partnership of entities with the ability to administer significant resources and address wide-ranging populations. Applications are due by September 23. U.S. territory applications are due by October 22.  NTIA expects to begin making awards under this NOFO by Winter of 2024. NTIA plans to issue awards made under the Competitive Grant Program on a rolling basis.