BAND-NC Grant
The BAND-NC Grant from the North Carolina Department of IT — GREAT Broadband funds community projects to expand digital access, device distribution, and digital literacy across North Carolina.
Funder: North Carolina Department of IT — GREAT Broadband
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Mini-grants typically $5,000 per project; rapid-response and implementation awards; total pool varies annually.
Summary: Funds rapid-response digital inclusion projects to help bridge the digital divide in North Carolina communities.
Description
The BAND-NC Grant supports local innovation projects aimed at promoting digital inclusion and addressing the digital divide across North Carolina. Administered by the North Carolina Department of IT — GREAT Broadband in partnership with the Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State University, the grant provides rapid-response mini-grants to fund community-driven solutions. Projects may include expanding internet access, distributing digital devices, and providing digital literacy training tailored to local needs. The program seeks to ensure every county in North Carolina has a digital inclusion plan and the capacity to implement it.
