From the NDIA (National Digital Inclusion Alliance…
Our application is now open for the next month to apply for the Seven Star Communities 2025 recognition! This is a digital inclusion recognition, hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, in partnership with AMERIND.
Last year, we launched the Seven Star Communities recognition, which identified eight outstanding communities working towards bridging the digital divide for their people, nation, and future. We want to build that momentum this year by personally inviting your Tribal community to apply for this recognition.
If you’re unsure how well you think you’ll score, we have provided a Scoring Worksheet to help understand the seven indicators and what is needed to achieve Seven Star Community Status. Here are the indicators:
1. Community Champion
2. Planning Process
3. Tribal Government Support
4. Tribal Resources Available to Support Work
5. Place-based Digital Equity Programs
6. Being a Steward for a Digital Equity Ecosystem
7. Our Stories
Here is the link to this year’s 2025 application form. Applications are due October 20, 2025! This year’s Seven Star Communities recipients will be celebrated at Net Inclusion 2026 in Chicago, IL!