The Oregon Digital Equity Program (ODEP) Grant, administered by the Oregon Broadband Office, is designed to advance digital inclusion across the state by funding initiatives aligned with Oregon's Digital Equity Plan. A total of $6.7 million in federal funding is available for eligible organizations to implement activities that promote the adoption of internet technologies to support economic and workforce development, improve health outcomes, enhance civic and social engagement, and deliver essential state services.
Eligible applicants include Education Service Districts, Public School Districts, Public Libraries, Public Library Service Districts, and Public Schools (if acting as a community anchor institution). Each award will range between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and up to 10 subgrants are expected to be distributed. Funded projects must focus on serving "covered populations" as outlined in the Digital Equity Act and the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (SDECGP NOFO).
The application window is open from April 7, 2025, to May 22, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PST. Award notifications are expected on July 1, 2025. The grant period of performance extends up to four years, from Q3 2025 through Q3 2029. Several informational webinars and technical assistance sessions are offered throughout April and May 2025 to assist applicants with the application, budget form, and related questions.
Funding for the program is sourced from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Digital Equity Act. Applicants must apply via the provided ODEP Grant Application form and include the required budget form, following the detailed guidance available on the ODEP program website.
For questions or additional assistance, applicants can contact Leina Gonzalez-Baird, the Digital Equity Program Coordinator, at 971-707-8159.
