Digital Equity

Focus Areas
Media Training
Immigrant Voices
Representation in Media
Media Policy
Digital Literacy

Access to digital technology is a critical need in today’s democracy and our media-saturated information society. IPMF’s Digital Equity program aims to help communities get and stay connected to the internet and access the information and resources they need to have agency and thrive.

The program supports projects and organizations that expand broadband internet access (through policy, advocacy, mesh networks, etc.); expands access to digital technology and hardware; and increases knowledge around how to navigate digital technology and content (digital literacy, media literacy).

What We Support

    Projects

    $75,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Digital Literacy
    Youth
    Representation in Media
    Description

    Through the 2021 Digital Equity grant, the Equity Project will provide Kensington's majority Black and brown community with access to state of art technology and broadband internet, the skill-building and knowledge needed to navigate digital content and technology, and the media grassroots organizing tools to empower community members, youth and old, to be leaders and advocates for their families and community.

    $30,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Digital Literacy
    Description

    To provide internet access, digital devices, and technology teaching and support services to low-income South Philadelphia residents who are impacted by environmental racism.

    $40,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Digital Literacy
    Description

    The 2021 Digital Equity grant will increase technological accessibility, knowledge, and experience for women impacted and displaced by mass incarceration by building and curating a technological hub where re-entering women can utilize technology to help achieve their goals.

    $45,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Digital Literacy
    Description

    To improve digital literacy and help narrow the digital divide among immigrants in Philadelphia who are English Language Learners, by combining English language instruction with digital literacy and workforce development.

    $45,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Immigrant Voices
    Archives
    Community-Centered Journalism
    Digital Literacy
    Description

    With the 2021 Digital Equity grant, Madre Tierra will uplift and support Spanish-speaking women through digital literacy initiatives using informative, animated comics for tv and social media, as well as comics printed for newspapers and magazines.

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