Digital Opportunity Grant

NOW CLOSED

UPDATE: On Friday, May 9, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration terminated North Carolina’s $22.4 million Digital Equity Capacity grant. Without this funding, we are not able to move forward with the $17 million Digital Opportunity Grant program. 

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The $17 million Digital Opportunity grant program was intended to develop and expand existing digital skills, digital navigation and online safety programs, as well as create a structured system for the provision and deployment of computers to increase ownership, help desk and technical support to those who need it most.

Digital opportunity is economic development. It includes access to affordable high-speed internet, access to high quality large-screen computers, and the digital skills training necessary to safely navigate the internet. It ensures people have the skills and technology needed to compete for jobs. 

Program Tracks

The Digital Opportunity grant program includes two tracks, and applicants can apply for Track 1 and/or Track 2:

  • Track 1: Digital Skills, Digital Navigation and Online Safety
    This track will be used to expand or create digital literacy and online safety skills programs and/or expand or create digital navigator programs.
     
  • Track 2: Computer Ownership Capacity Building and Sustainability (Applicants may not apply for both tracks 2a and 2b)
    • Track 2a: Computer Refurbisher Hub: Hubs are organizations responsible for receiving, processing, and preparing used computers for redistribution through Computer Deployment Leads and Partners throughout NCDIT.
    • Track 2b: Computer Deployment Lead: Leads are key coordinating organizations responsible for identifying, managing and supporting local Computer Deployment Partners. They serve as the liaison between NCDIT, Hubs, and Computer Deployment Partners, ensuring seamless communication, operational efficiency, program alignment and monitoring that program outcomes are met.
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