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1、Native EntitiesCapacity GrantCC BY-NC-SA 4.0Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Internationaldigitalinclusion.org|netinclusionPresentersShauna Edson(she/her)Senior Policy ManagerNDIAshaunadigitalinclusion.orgDavida Delmar(she/her)Digital Inclusion ManagerAMERIND Critical IAbout NDIANational Dig
2、ital Inclusion Alliance advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act.1800+50AffiliatesStates+DC,AS,CNMI,GU,PR,VI31Tribal Entities Todays Agenda1.Digital Inclusion Overview2.Digital Equity ActProgram Overview,Timeline3.Native Entities Capacity Grant Progr
3、amKey Takeaways,Eligible Entities,Consortium Applications,Creating a Digital Equity Plan,Implementing Digital Inclusion Activities,Subgrants,Covered Populations,Application Details,How You Can Prepare,Tips,Staying Involved 4.Q&ADigital Inclusion OverviewThe condition in which all individuals and com
4、munities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society,democracy and economy.Digital EquityDigital InclusionThe activities necessary to ensure that all individuals and communities,including the most disadvantaged,have access to and use of Information and Commu
5、nication TechnologiesLearn more at:digitalinclusion.org/definitionsDigital Equity ActDigital Equity Act ProgramsDigital Equity Act TimelineNative Entities Capacity Grant ProgramKey TakeawaysApplicationsApplications open September 25,2024,and are due February 7,2025$45.3 million is available for Nati
6、ve EntitiesGrant awards will range from$500,000 to$2,000,000The grants are competitiveKey TakeawaysAwardsNTIA expects to begin making awards to Native entities in the Summer of 2025Funds may be issued on a rolling basisEntities that receive funding must complete the grant within 5 yearsKey Takeaways
7、Allowable UsesNative nations can use these funds without involvement from statesFunds may be used for digital equity planning and implementation of the plansOr implementation projects alone But will not be able to use the funds solely for planningKey TakeawaysAllowable Uses and LimitationsFunds may
8、be used to provide subgrants Evaluation with a 5 percent capAdministration with a 3 percent capAffordable Broadband Program with a 10 percent cap.Funds cannot be used for broadband deployment projectsEligible EntitiesIndian Tribes,Alaska Native entities,and Native Hawaiian OrganizationsU.S.Departmen
9、t of the Interior,Bureau of Indian Affairs,Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible to Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs,88 Fed.Reg.2112(Jan.12,2023)Alaska Department of Natural Resources,Division of Mining,Land and Water,Index of Regional Native CorporationsEligible
10、 EntitiesU.S.Department of the Interior,Office of Native Hawaiian Relations,Native Hawaiian Organization Notification ListU.S.Department of the Interior,Office of Native Hawaiian Relations,Homestead&Beneficiary Associations ListThe Department of Hawaiian Home LandsIndian Tribes,Alaska Native entitie
11、s,and Native Hawaiian OrganizationsConsortium ApplicationsConsortium An agreement,combination,or group(as of organizations)formed to undertake a digital inclusion project,e.g.through an MOU or a memorandum of understanding document that outlines an agreement between two or more partiesExisting regio
12、nal consortium or coalitions are well positioned to organize thisCreating a Digital Equity PlanComponents of a Digital Equity Plan 7.25 percent to create a planGathering dataDeveloping digital inclusion activities and programs that support the implementation of the Native entitys digital equity plan
13、 20 percent to update and maintain the planWhy is it important for a Tribe to develop their own digital equity plan?A practice of sovereigntymanaging a nations own policies and codes that control the data,infrastructure,and networks.Understand and utilize how technology can affirm and foster culture
14、Explore sustainability options that ensure citizens can afford connectivity and the Tribe can be self-sufficientSets a plan for future fundingfederal,state,local for digital equityIdentify resource and capacity gaps to close the digital divide.Implementing Digital Inclusion ActivitiesA digital inclu
15、sion program is a planned and executed series of activities that address the need for one or more of the following:affordable and low-cost internet accessappropriate device accessdigital skills instructionor technical supportActivities to put your digital equity plan or strategy into action may incl
16、ude:Implementing Digital Inclusion ActivitiesDigital inclusion events are one-off or regularly occurring that draws attention to digital inclusion.Provide immediate digital inclusion services,such as:Sign-ups for free or low-cost internetDevice distributionSingle training sessionsDigital inclusion p
17、rojects are smaller,more agile activities that fall between programs and events.Fast-paced,short-term initiatives responding to a need or current eventComponents of larger digital inclusion programs Activities to put your digital equity plan or strategy into action may include:SubgrantsFunds may als
18、o be used to provide subgrants to help carry out digital inclusion implementation activities to eligible entities that are located within the Native entitys jurisdiction.A lot of organizations that may not be Tribally owned but would like to be included Organizations Eligible For SubgrantsPolitical
19、subdivisions,agencies or instrumentalities of the State(state agencies)etc.including public housingIndian Tribes,Alaska Native entities,or a Native Hawaiian entitiesFoundations/corporations/institutions/associations that are:Non-profitsNot a school Community Anchor InstitutionsLocal Educational Agen
20、ciesWorkforce development programsPartnerships between any of the aboveA partnership between any of the above and an entity the Assistant Secretary says is in the public interest and isnt a schoolCovered Populations1.Individuals in households under 150%poverty threshold;2.Aging individuals3.Incarcer
21、ated individuals,other than individuals in a Federal correctional facility4.Veterans5.Individuals with disabilities6.Individuals with a language barrier,including individuals who a.Are English learnersb.Have low levels of literacy 7.Individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group8.I
22、ndividuals who primarily reside in a rural areaApplication DetailsApplication TypeApply as a single applicationApply as part of a consortium applicationThings to keep in mindOnly the lead entity should apply for the whole consortium Native entities may only be part of one consortium application Enti
23、ties included in a consortium application cannot also submit an individual application Application DetailsIncludes details about the activities funded by the grant.Project narrativeData that demonstrate digital equity needsDescription of proposed digital equity planDescription of implementation acti
24、vitiesAnticipated long-term impact and sustainability,andDescription of subgrant process(if you plan to offer them)How Will My Application Be Scored?Key Criteria for Merit ReviewProject Need,Purpose,and BenefitsStrength of Applicants Organizational CapabilityStrength of Project Implementation Plan a
25、nd BudgetProject Results and EvaluationHow Will My Application Be Scored?Key Elements for Programmatic ReviewSustainable long-term impact on digital equity and inclusion Serves five or more covered populations65+percent of the members of the Native Entitys population live in Covered HouseholdsA lack
26、 of resources to address issues of digital equity and inclusion Ongoing collaboration with key stakeholdersRealistic timelines and assumptionsRegularly engage with those impacted by the digital equity plan to improve the effectiveness of the planHow Can You Prepare?Key decisionsWork on getting the n
27、ecessary approvals from your Tribal government including a Tribal Government Resolution or equivalent formal authorization from the governing body explicitly permitting the entity to apply on behalf of the Native entity(pg.48 of the NOFO).Decide if you want to apply in a consortium or as a single en
28、tity.Determine if you would like to apply tocreate digital equity plans with activities that support the implementation of your plan,or just implementation activities to address digital equity barriers in your community.How Can You Prepare?Key decisionsKeep an eye out for NDIAs upcoming Indigenous D
29、igital Inclusion Planning Guide with more information on creating digital equity plans and implementation strategies.Watch for the NTIAs application guide for Native entities(as noted in State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program:States and Territories Application Guidance,pg.4).Native entities sho
30、uld direct questions to digitalequityntia.gov.TipsGather Docs&Admin MaterialsAll Federal Grants require several standard forms also known as the SF-424URGENT:Get your Unique Entity ID(UEI)from SAM.gov How do you stay involved?Resources:Asset Mapping for Digital InclusionSeven Star CommunitiesIndigen
31、ous Digital Inclusion Working Group-join today!JOIN US!Funding Your Nations Digital Equity Future:Strategies and PlanningTODAY,Tuesday,September 24,2024|Time 1:00-2:30 pmTOMORROW,Wednesday,September 25,2024|Time 1:00-2:30 pmRobust foundation of digital inclusion and digital equitySuccessful programs
32、 and examples from Native communitiesCurrent policy,and funding opportunitiesInteractive activities will help you build strategies in your communityJoin the NDIA CommunityBecome an Affiliate and get free access to:NDIA listserv with free resources,research and toolsMonthly Community Calls Monthly NewsletterTHANK YOU!digitalinclusion.org|netinclusion THANK YOU!