The State Digital Equity Implementation Manual Has Landed!

The Digital Equity Act (DEA) is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to design systems that will enable true digital equity. Congress and NTIA outlined specifics for states to include in their digital equity plans.

A sequel to the NDIA State Digital Equity Plan Toolkit, this manual supports States, Territories, and the District of Columbia as they implement their digital equity plans and create sustainable, robust statewide digital equity ecosystems.

This project is the product of months of research, listening, and a massive team effort. Many partners have impacted this work and we especially thank the NDIA affiliates and community members. This Manual reflects their on-the-ground expertise and experience.

The State Digital Equity Implementation Manual does not provide official guidance for meeting the requirements that NTIA outlined in the Capacity Grant Program NOFO. Instead, it provides general best practices for establishing, implementing, and measuring the performance of digital inclusion strategies statewide. We hope this manual supports you as you work toward our collective goal of digital equity.