The Digital Literacy Alliance Announces Recipients for its Fall 2024 Grant Cycle to Address Digital Inclusion

The Digital Literacy Alliance (DLA) announced its Fall 2024 grant cycle recipients. The latest cycle focused on innovative community engagement practices that address digital inclusion through resident volunteers, peer leadership, and/or community ambassador models. The Independence Public Media Foundation awarded the Digital Literacy Alliance $157,000 to support this particular set of initiatives. AT&T also supported with a matching grant of $25,000 to one of the organizations awarded. In total, $205,000 was awarded to six organizations to engage community ambassadors for digital inclusion and bring their programs to life. The following local groups received two years of funding:  

• Asian Americans United (AAU): ($30,000)
• Center in the Park (CIP): ($30,000)
• Health Federation ($40,000)
• Philly Community Wireless (PCW): ($40,000)
• Temple University Community Gateway ($40,000)
• The Welcoming Center: ($15,000 + $25,000 from AT&T)