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Digital Equity Act
On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce terminated the federal Digital Equity Act grant funds, leading to the cancellation, pause, or delay of many digital equity programs. The Illinois Office of Broadband remains committed to the cause of digital equity, and will continue to work to reach a state where all Illinoisans have access to the quality and affordable broadband access, devices, and skills they need to thrive. Please stay tuned for updates and email broadband@illinois.gov with any questions.
The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to states and territories to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. They aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.
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Landing Pages, Links, & Resources:
State Digital Equity Plan
- State Digital Equity Plan (Final, Approved by NTIA April 10, 2024)
- Executive Summary
Digital Equity Plan Implementation
- Webinars
- Grant Capacity Building Series
- State Grant Basics – Recording | Slides
- How to Write a Great Grant Application – Recording | Slides
- How to Build a Strong Digital Inclusion Program – Recording | Slides
- Building Digital Inclusion Coalitions – Recording | Slides
- Equity in Digital Inclusion Project Implementation – Recording | Slides
- Preparing for Grants – Deeper Dive into Grant Writing - Recording | Slides
- Leveraging Data for Storytelling - Recording | Slides
- Grant Capacity Building Series
- Digital Equity Resources
Monthly Digital Equity Updates Call
Register here to attend the first Friday of each month at 1-2 pm.