To accurately convey the eligibility criteria for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant, it's essential to refer directly to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).The NTIA specifies that eligible applicants include:
- Political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities of the State, such as local government units and agencies responsible for adult education, literacy, or public housing.
- Foundations, corporations, institutions, or associations that are not-for-profit entities and not classified as schools.
- Community anchor institutions, excluding schools.
- Local educational agencies.
- Entities that carry out workforce development programs.
- Partnerships between any of the entities described above.
Applicants must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Detailed eligibility criteria are outlined in the NOFO, available on the Indiana Broadband Office's Digital Opportunity webpage.