National Digital Inclusion Alliance
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) is a US nonprofit that advances digital equity by supporting community programs, advising policymakers, and publishing research and tools. NDIA runs initiatives such as the Digital Navigator Corps and provides resources on digital equity planning and grant programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A community-based organization, tribal government, library, or regional nonprofit running digital equity or community broadband programs with capacity to manage grants in the low six-figure range and clear measurable outcomes.
Good Fit
- • Directly runs digital inclusion, navigator, or community broadband programs serving underserved populations.
- • Has demonstrated capacity to manage $100K-level grants and report on outcomes.
- • Is a local or regional nonprofit, municipal utility, tribal government, or library with established community partnerships.
- • Works in practical implementation (service delivery, training, program deployment) rather than purely theoretical research.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients across 15 states with only about 12% of funds staying in the foundation's home state, indicating a broad national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest-year portfolio included 18 distinct recipients of different types (nonprofits, tribal governments, municipal utilities and some for-profit entities), showing a broad mix of independent grantees despite some dollar concentration toward larger grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence is mixed: earlier years show notable new-recipient activity, but the latest year funded only returning grantees and no public application process was found; openness to unfamiliar applicants cannot be confirmed from the observed history.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
