Applications Open for the Public Library Association Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive

The Public Library Association (PLA) is now accepting applications for public libraries to receive funding to conduct digital literacy workshops using DigitalLearn resources. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive Program, supported by AT&T, provides up to $7,000 to support outreach and training in local communities. The funding follows a recent announcement of new and updated DigitalLearn courses as part of the overall collaboration with AT&T to help close the digital divide. All public libraries in the United States and Washington (DC) are now eligible to apply for one of two incentive amounts. Tier 1 Incentive recipients will receive $4,000 and be required to conduct a minimum of three workshops reaching a total of 18 learners. Tier 2 Incentive recipients will receive $7,000 and be required to conduct a minimum of five workshops reaching a minimum of 50 learners. Workshops can be conducted in person or online and must be completed by March 31, 2023. The incentive application deadline is June 10, 2022, at 11:59 pm Central Time. Applications will be reviewed and selected by PLA member reviewers this summer, and recipients will be announced in August 2022.