Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

The State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (Capacity Grant Program), authorized by Section 60304(d) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (November 15, 2021), also commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides federal funding to equip individuals and communities with the skills and tools needed for full participation in society and the economy. The following is the first in a series of FAQ documents intended to provide guidance on information set forth in NTIA’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued on March 29th,2024. This FAQ document is applicable to States and Territories, additional guidance for Native Entities guidance will be forthcoming. Following the release of this document, further questions may be submitted to [email protected] to be considered for inclusion in future FAQ documents. 

The below FAQs are for informational purposes only and are intended solely to assist potential applicants in better understanding the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (Capacity Grant Program) and the application requirements set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this program. The FAQs do not and are not intended to supersede, modify, or otherwise alter applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, or the specific application requirements set forth in the NOFO. In all cases, statutory and regulatory mandates, and the requirements set forth in the NOFO, shall prevail over any inconsistent information contained in the below FAQs.