Grants

Devices Grants are offered to support devices, like computers, on which someone accesses the internet. Desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are all types of devices that are used to access the internet and are eligible devices for this grant program. Other devices that may help expand or deliver the network—like hotspots, routers, or servers—are not eligible for this grant. If you have questions about specific devices, check out the FAQs, or contact us. 

• Applications Open: June 3, 2024

• Application Deadline: July 12, 2024 

• Funding for Cycle: Up to $75,000

• Est. # of Awards: 5-20

• Est. Award Range: $1,000-$20,000

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Awards will be announced on August 26, 2024.

 

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This cycle focuses on providing wrap around services for I.T. support to help organizations who provide existing digital access programming to provide or expand hands-on tech support and troubleshooting for common wifi/network and device issues. 

 

Funds are to be for client-facing support only, and are not intended to fund I.T. support or devices for staff or organization-facing uses.  ​

• Applications Open: August 1, 2024

• Application Deadline: September 12, 2024 

• Funding for Cycle: Up to $125,000

• Est. # of Awards: 3-5

• Est. Award Range: $20,000-$60,000

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• Deadline to apply >Sept 12th 11:59 p.m. CT

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This cycle focuses on digital up-skilling at the intersection of literacy and educational need. Designed to think beyond digital basics but not intended for advanced skills or computer science training. 

• Applications Open: October 1, 2024

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 

• Funding for Cycle: Up to $50,000

• Est. # of Awards: 3-5

• Est. Award Range: $10,000-$20,000

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Solicitation Coming Soon

Applications open October 1st