Digital Opportunity in Indiana
Update
The Indiana Broadband Office has been notified by our federal partners to suspend the Digital Opportunity Grant program.
Due to this, we are suspending the application period for the Digital Opportunity Grant until further notice.
At this time, we do not have any further information, but we will share any updates with you as we receive them.
Connecting the Unconnected
The Digital Equity Act is a federal act that provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy. These three programs are administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) across all 56 states and territories.
These programs include:
- State Digital Equity Planning Grant: a $60 million grant program to facilitate planning for states, territories, and tribal governments
- State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: a $1.44 billion grant program for states, territories, and tribal governments to implement elements of their plans
- Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program: a $1.25 billion grant program to fund initiatives that ensure communities have the access and skills to fully participate in the digital world, regardless of their background or circumstances.
| Indiana was awarded $842k in 2022 as part of the Digital Equity Planning Grant to fund the creation of the state's first digital opportunity plan. | Indiana's plan, developed in collaboration with the Purdue Center for Regional Development was accepted by the NTIA in April 2024. | Indiana was allocated $15 million in Digital Equity Capacity Grant Funding to implement elements of the state's plan |
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Indiana’s Digital Equity Plan
Indiana’s Digital Equity Plan is a five-year plan that will serve as the first-ever statewide digital opportunity plan. The Digital Equity Plan was posted online for a 30-day public comment period.
