New York Digital Inclusion Fund Opens Requests for Proposals

The New York Digital Inclusion Fund launched with exciting new grant opportunities for New York-based digital inclusion work. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) is proud to partner with Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt and managed by NDIA, on the launch of the New York Digital Inclusion Fund and to provide guidance and technical expertise to grantees as they carry out their digital inclusion activities to advance digital equity in their communities and regions. The Fund creates opportunities in two categories – Digital Inclusion Coalition Planning Grants and Digital Inclusion Innovation Grants; the first will support regional digital inclusion coalition building and the second will support innovative partnerships to increase the number of people connected to broadband and equipped with devices. The Fund will also provide digital literacy resources and technical support across communities throughout New York state. The combination of these two grants will help organizations build innovative partnership models that accelerate digital inclusion across New York. Projects can be based on a variety of digital inclusion efforts, including work on affordable, high-speed internet, devices, and digital skills. NDIA is accepting proposals for both the Coalition Planning Grants and the Digital Inclusion Innovation grants through October 15, 2021. Visit the website for more information on the grants.