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Introduction to the State Digital Equity (DE) Capacity Grant Program
Overview:
What is the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program?
Previously, the State Digital Equity Planning Grant provided States and Territories funds to develop Digital Equity Plans. This second Program will make funds available to put the Digital Equity Plans into action. States and Territories must ensure they are reaching all of the Covered Populations within their jurisdiction.
Note: Certain Native Entities are also eligible to apply for Capacity Grant and Planning Grant funding through a competitive process.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Second Round of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Overview:
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced the availability of nearly $1 billion in additional funding to expand Internet infrastructure and adoption on Tribal Lands. This additional funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.