Opportunity Information: Apply for FCC ACOGP 23 001
The Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number FCC ACOGP 23 001) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support outreach efforts that increase awareness of, and enrollment in, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) among eligible households. It sits within the broader federal push to close the digital divide authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, and it is designed to put practical resources in the hands of organizations that can reach communities most likely to benefit from affordable internet service and connected devices.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) explains how the FCC will award grants under two outreach tracks: the National Competitive Outreach Program (NCOP) and the Tribal Competitive Outreach Program (TCOP). The NOFO also notes that the FCC planned a separate announcement for ACP Outreach Grant Program pilot efforts (listed as Pilot Programs, YHYI and NPP), meaning this particular opportunity is focused on the competitive outreach tracks rather than the pilot funding.
A wide range of applicants are eligible, reflecting the program's goal of meeting people where they are through trusted local and community-based messengers. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Tribal governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; Tribal organizations that are not federally recognized governments; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. In practice, this eligibility list is meant to cover the kinds of entities that commonly run public benefit enrollment drives, community navigation services, housing-based resident support, and culturally competent outreach in underserved areas.
The grants are categorized under Community Development (CFDA/Assistance Listing 32.011) and use a grant funding instrument. The FCC anticipated making a large number of awards (an estimated 300), with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per grant. That combination suggests the program aimed to fund many outreach initiatives at varied scales, from smaller, targeted campaigns to larger multi-area efforts, while still allowing enough funding per award to support staffing, materials, partnerships, and sustained community engagement.
Key dates included a creation/posting timeframe of November 10, 2022, and an original application deadline of January 9, 2023 (with no explanation provided in the source text). Applicants would have been expected to follow the NOFO's detailed requirements, especially those in the program description section, to show how their outreach plans would effectively increase ACP awareness and participation among eligible households, particularly those facing the greatest barriers to affordable connectivity.Apply for FCC ACOGP 23 001
- The Federal Communications Commission in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 32.011.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 10, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 09, 2023 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 300 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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| 2023 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program Apply for NGA POLECON GR 23 002 022423 Funding Number: NGA POLECON GR 23 002 022423 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Nigeria Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $10,000 |
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