Tips from the NTIA…

Get Ready: Tips to Prepare for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will soon announce the launch of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. Applicants should take steps now to get ready. These steps include:
Ensure Administrative Preparedness 
To prepare to apply for NTIA’s Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, make sure your organization has current required registrations AND you can easily retrieve log-in and password information.  You MUST have an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to register to access the application portal. These items can take weeks or months to set up, so get started as soon as possible if you plan to apply for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.
Get Organized and Submit Ahead of Time 
Do you have a general idea of what you will propose in your grant application? Check out the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program to find out what types of activities and projects are allowable.  How about an idea of the team who will be writing and or contributing to your application?  In order to have time to prepare, review, and submit your application ahead of the due date, you need to get organized and plan ahead.
Identify and Cultivate Strong Partnerships

Partnerships can enhance an application by providing diverse expertise, increasing credibility, and extending a project’s reach.
Learn more about the NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program