Digital Equity Resources for Libraries
As of May 9th, the Trump Administration canceled the Digital Equity Act grant programs. The Digital Equity Act is a congressionally authorized program. ALA is concerned regarding the abrupt end of the Digital Equity Act programs and is exploring the impacts of this loss of funding for libraries. For more information check our FAQ.
ALA advocates with and for libraries to ensure their eligibility and inclusion in federal, state, and local programs. ALA will continue to add to this web page and share policy information, best practices, funding opportunities, and a range of resources from libraries and partner organizations to support your digital equity work. We also encourage you to share your stories with us so we can continue to share the contributions libraries are making to advance digital equity in communities across the country.
Resource Highlights
Check out ALA featured resources! Visit Resources and Tools for Libraries for additional toolkits, guides, and webinars that support your digital equity work.
- Cancellation of the Digital Equity Act FAQ
- Use our template letter to tell your member of Congress to save the Digital Equity Act
- Share how this loss of funds will impact your library
- Digital Equity Resources for Public Libraries
The federal government passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to advance digital equity, literacy, and inclusion for all. Learn more about some of the IIJA programs and their status.
To learn more visit our Federal Funding Opportunities page
Join ALA’s Digital Inclusion Working Group for regular digital inclusion policy updates and peer-to-peer connection with other library workers. Come ask questions, share resources and get connected with other library workers interested in digital equity work taking place in libraries across the country! The working group meets on the last Tuesday of each month and has an accompanying Connect Space.
- Next Meeting: July 29
Click here to learn more about the wide range of federal funding opportunities available to libraries of all types to support broadband access, digital equity, inclusion, and digital literacy.
Click here for digital equity resources and tools designed to support libraries when applying to current federal funding opportunities including helpful webinars, toolkits and more.
Digital Equity News
- June 27, 2025: ALA Celebrates Supreme Court ruling to protect federal broadband programs
- June 18, 2025: Gorup of 140 Orgs Urge Lutnick to Restore Digital Equity Funding
- May 15, 2025: ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants
- February 6, 2025: ALA Files Amicus Brief in FCC Supreme Court Case
- January 6, 2025: Biden-Harris Administration Recommends for Award More Than $250 Million to Expand Digital Skills
- November 15, 2024: Commission for Libraries Leads Nation in Opening Digital Equity Grant
- September 5, 2024: Apply for Digital Equity Funding Now; ALA and ACRL Provide Support
- July 24, 2024: Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for $1 Billion Digital Inclusion Grant Program
- July 9, 2024: New Public Library Technology Survey report details digital equity roles
- April 3rd, 2024: New ALA tools guide libraries in applying for more than $1 billion in federal Digital Equity Act funding
- January 24, 2024: Emily Drabinski: Will Congress Keep Its Broadband Promise?
- December 15, 2024: ALA to Launch New Digital Inclusion Working Group for Library Workers
- May 25, 2023: FCC Announces More Funding Opportunities for ACP Outreach Grants
- May 18, 2023: What's New in Digital Equity: WIdely Signed Letter Supports the ACP
- January 8, 2023: Tech Advances leaving many in CT locked out of jobs and economy
Libraries and Digital Equity: Press Kit
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