National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)

We're so proud of Walter Prescher and the work he's doing to center accessibility, making #DigitalEquity possible for all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The latest public library technology survey from the Public Library Association highlights that a growing number of libraries are offering digital navigator services to their community! https://lnkd.in/es-ctqNx

🚀 BIG News! 🚀 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the first bucket of funds for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program! 📅 Applications are due by September 23, 2024. To help you navigate, NDIA will host a webinar on Friday, August 2, at 1 p.m. ET with info and tips about the NOFO. Stay tuned for more details about the webinar, and keep an eye out for our upcoming blog post with even more insights! For more information on the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, visit NTIA's webpage: https://lnkd.in/d9q85xqx #DigitalEquity #Grants #FundingOpportunity #DigitalInclusion

The end of #ACP left millions navigating complex internet plans, so we’ve launched GIG (Grading Internet for Good). It’s a low-cost internet ratings system to help navigate and understand what options are available from a range of ISPs: https://lnkd.in/gJT4u2WA

New research from the National Skills Coalition offers public perspectives on access to digital training programs, digital competency, and what role policymakers can play in fostering #digitalequity. Here's what they found: 🖥 64% of voters believe that a serious problem facing America’s workers is lack of  access to training programs that allow them to upgrade their  skills to keep up with changing technologies in the workplace 🖱 90% of voters support policies that provide access to digital skills training for workers throughout their careers so they can adapt to new technologies in the workplace. Dive into the full 3-page brief here: https://lnkd.in/emkHJaRd

At the end of May, more than 23 million homes in the US saw their internet bills increase when the #ACP officially ran out of money. We're here to help. Check out the latest from CNET on how to ease the burden for former #ACP recipients. https://lnkd.in/eXEictGB

We've launched our new “Grading Internet for Good” (GIG), a low-cost internet ratings system. It’ll help millions of households navigate and evaluate low-cost internet plans. The rating system sets a standard for ISPs and encourages them to improve affordable internet plans. It also serves as a resource for digital inclusion organizations and practitioners, digital navigators, and public interest organizations. https://lnkd.in/gJT4u2WA

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)'s State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program includes funds for Native entities to address barriers to digital equity in their communities. To learn more about the program and navigate the application process, NDIA's Senior Policy Manager Shauna Edson created a blog post that covers: ➡ An overview of the grant program and its goals ➡ Eligible activities and use of funds ➡ Steps to prepare for the application ➡ Additional resources and support This info will be vital for Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations who are seeking funds for digital equity projects. Please share with your networks and partners who may be interested in applying for this grant! https://lnkd.in/e6rW9nyz

We’re launching a good-better-best rating system to evaluate the affordability and quality of low-cost internet plans! This will be added soon to NDIA’s Free & Low-Cost Internet Plans webpage, which currently includes the Low-Cost Plan Model and an updated list of offerings. #ACP https://lnkd.in/gGbwanQ

Ms Walton was 1️⃣ of 2️⃣3️⃣M+ households benefiting from the ACP. Now that the program has ended, she's faced with higher bills & an impossible choice via Prism #SaveACP “I could put that money toward another bill, my prescriptions, or my food." https://lnkd.in/eTv43ws6