Call To Action: Upcoming DEA Grant Program Topical Webinars for Native Entities

The Digital Equity Act Grant Programs (DEA) provide funding for Digital Equity work like digital skills training, access to affordable devices, and content development for diverse users. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) administers the DEA programs and will hold several webinars for Native Entities applying to the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. Please see the links below to register for the upcoming webinars.

• Wednesday, October 23 at 3 pm ET: Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program for Native Entities Applicant Webinar: Standard Form
• Thursday, October 24 at 2 pm ET: Digital Equity Solutions for Tribal Nations
• Wednesday, October 30 at 4 pm ET: Registration, Entity Type
• Wednesday, November 13, 2 pm ET: Project Narrative
• Thursday, November 21, 2 pm ET: Consolidated Budget Form
• Wednesday, December 11 at 3 pm ET: Additional Funding & Other Certifications

Native Entities applying to the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program can apply for funding to implement an existing Digital Equity plan, or funding to develop and implement a new Digital Equity plan. However, funding from the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program cannot be used for planning alone. The application window to the State Digital Equity Capacity Program for Native Entities is now open and will close on February 7, 2025. Please see NTIA’s website for Native Entities as well as AIPI’s summary of the DEA grant programs for additional information, and please continue to follow AIPI for more updates on Tribal Broadband.