City of Bloomington Digital Equity Grants 2024

The City of Bloomington invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support their efforts to bridge the digital divide and increase digital resources for residents. Donor Name: City of Bloomington State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: More than 10 Years Details: Bloomington’s Digital Equity Grants program, now in its fourth year, began as part of the Recover Forward initiative to help Bloomington recover from the pandemic and economic collapse, and advance racial, economic, and climate justice. Beginning in 2022, the award funds have become a regular part of the Information & Technology Services Department’s annual general fund budget. Since 2020, the City’s Digital Equity Grant Program has awarded more than $190,000 to local nonprofits.  The Digital Equity Grants program will accept proposals from nonprofits for projects that build capacity in the community to address digital equity challenges by:  Facilitating access to broadband service, especially affordable options. Increasing access to computing devices to effectively use the internet. Cultivating the knowledge, familiarity and digital skills needed to secure the benefits of the internet and computers. Improving skills needed to use the internet safely, securely and confidently to engage in digital life. Mitigating community digital equity gaps identified in the City’s digital equity survey. Aligning with initiatives recommended in the city’s Digital Equity Strategic Plan. Funding Information The Digital Equity Grants program will award $50,000 in funds to Bloomington-based nonprofits. Eligibility Criteria  Any Bloomington-based non-profit organization (or governmental organization) is eligible to apply. The organization must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status in their application materials. For more information, visit City of Bloomington.