OpenALN 11.036
Native Entities Grant Program
DOC NIST ERA- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Closes
- Nov 17, 2026
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Assistance Listing 11.036
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
Department of Commerce · National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Assistance Listing 11.036, “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of Commerce. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $52.9M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program was established by Section 60305 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Public Law 117-58. In May 2025, the Administration announced the termination of the awards made under this assistant listing number due to lack of alignment with the Administration's priorities.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 11.036
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Territorial
- Tribal
- State
- Local
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
The following entities are eligible to apply for grants under this Program if the entity is not serving, and has not served, as the administering entity for a State under 47 U.S.C. §1723(b): (1) A political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of a State, including an agency of a State that is responsible for administering or supervising adult education and literacy activities, or for providing public housing, in the State. (2) An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization. (3) A foundation, corporation, institution, or association that is – a. A not-for-profit entity; and b. Not a school. (4) A community anchor institution. (5) A local educational agency. (6) An entity that carries out a workforce development program. (7) A partnership between any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (6). U.S. Territories may apply for the territorial set aside provided for at 47 U.S.C. §1724(j)(3) by submitting an application consistent with the NOFO.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Congress has appropriated $750,000,000, less NTIA’s cost of administering the program, for grants under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program through fiscal year 2024 ($250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024). As statutorily required, five (5) percent ($37,500,000) will be reserved for Native Entities and one (1) percent ($7,500,000) will be reserved for U.S. Territories. Congress has also appropriated an additional $250,000,000, less administrative expenses, for fiscal year 2025 which is anticipated to become available in October of 2024. If these funds become available, NTIA intends to award these additional funds, including a five (5) percent set-aside for Native Entities and a one (1) percent set-aside for U.S. Territories. Any funds not awarded, including further appropriations, will be made available through future NOFOs. Grant awards will be made on a competitive basis and will depend upon the number of applicants and the size of the proposals submitted. NTIA expects to make individual Competitive Grant Program awards to Eligible Entities within a range of $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 11.036. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 11.036?
11.036 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 11.036?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Territorial, Tribal, State, Local, Not-for-Profit Organization and Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 11.036 provide?
The agency reported $52,881,724 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.