Overview
The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program is a $268 million grant program to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Its goal is to help these organizations buy Internet service and equipment. It also provides funding to hire and train information technology personnel.
Grant Recipients
The application window for this program closed on December 1, 2021. NTIA is continuing to review the more than 200 applications submitted. We'll announce awards on a rolling basis. For more information, visit BroadbandUSA.
Grantee Resources
The Office of Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has created many resources to support grantees during the life of their grant. For more information, visit BroadbandUSA.
Program News and Updates
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $33.5 Million in Internet for All Grants to 12 Minority-Serving Colleges and Universities
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $18.5 Million in Internet for All Grants to Five Minority-Serving Colleges and Universities
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $10.6 Million in Internet for All Grants to Five Minority-Serving Colleges and Universities
Technical Assistance Sessions and Webinars
NTIA Grant Program: Connecting Minority Communities Webinar, Session 8b
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, NTIA staff provided an updated and recap to NTIA's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.
NTIA Grant Program: Connecting Minority Communities Webinar, Session 8a
On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, NTIA staff provided an updated and recap to NTIA's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.
NTIA Grant Program: Connecting Minority Communities Webinar, Session 7b
On Thursday, October 21, NTIA hosted a webinar on the following topics:
- What are the necessary and essential elements for a complete and accurate budget narrative?
- Best practices for developing an evaluation plan and determining human subjects protection status.
At the conclusion of this webinar, NTIA staff hosted a Q&A session for attendees.
Grantee Resources
Provided via BroadbandUSA