Digital Equity Competitive Grants Resource Page

June 19, 2024

The Digital Equity Competitive Grants Program is a $1.25 billion initiative administered by the NTIA. It will fund digital equity projects over five years, supporting cities, states, and nonprofit organizations entities to ensure all communities have the skills and technology to thrive in the digital economy.

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Workshop

August 19, 2024

Webinar Recording and Summary

Preparing for the Digital Equity Competitive Grants

July 30, 2024

Webinar Recording and Summary
Winning Strategies for Digital Equity Competitive Grants
Learn about the different ways cities are providing internet access to their communities:
- - Market Driven Fiber Deployment in Mesa, AZ
  - Municipally-Led Fiber Deployment in Waterloo, IA

Local Infrastructure Hub Resources

Digital Equity Application Workbook

Key External Resources

Other Resources

Scenario Planning Strategies for Local Communities

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Your Infrastructure Strategy Webinar Recording and Summary

Video not working? Click here to view the webinar on YouTube.On July 22, 2025, the Local Infrastructure Hub hosted a session to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) will shift the fiscal landscape for local governments. This session explored how the...

Planning Ahead: Long Range Planning for Success

Introduction All over the country, states and local governments are adapting to a constantly and rapidly changing federal landscape. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will sunset in 2026 and, in the interim, the Trump Administration has made...