Funding Opportunity: Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program

Connecting Minority Communities Grant Program: Informational Webinar on November 17 and 18

The purpose of the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Grant Program is to build the broadband and digital technology capacities of eligible institutions and support broadband access, adoption, and digital skills within those institutions and in their surrounding anchor communities. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, and consortiums that include partner organizations are eligible to apply. There is $268,000,000 in funding is available, no match is required. Applications are due December 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm ET.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is offering two webinars to answer questions regarding the program on November 17 and 18 at 2:30 pm EST. To register: https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/events/latest-events.