The San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce the availability of funding for digital literacy programs targeted at residents of affordable housing sites across San Francisco.
Donor Name: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
State: California
City: San Francisco
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This initiative aims to enhance digital skills, facilitate access to essential services, and foster community and business development. In such a case, the funds awarded will not exceed $500,000 or 150% of the original grant amount authorized through this RFP, whichever is greater. At this time, no additional funds are available.
Types of Grants
- Community Media Grant – Digital Media Equipment
- This funding opportunity is solely intended for capital or facilities-related expenses associated with producing digital media content for a public or government access channel. The purpose of this funding is to train residents to contribute to public access media.
- Eligible expenses include computer hardware, software, video and digital media equipment, furniture, and the tech support and maintenance costs of equipment. Internet service for connecting this equipment is also an eligible expense. This grant will not pay for general program staff wages and salaries. It is anticipated that a typical proposal would request funds in the range of $50,000 to $75,000, although agencies may request more or less than this range.
- Digital Literacy Program for Affordable Housing Residents
- The proposed programs should focus on:
- Digital Literacy Training: Courses on basic computer skills, internet navigation, cybersecurity, and digital tools.
- Access to Essential Services: Training on accessing housing, telehealth, and other critical online services.
- Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Educating residents about AI and its applications in daily life.
- Workforce Development: Skills training for job readiness in a digital economy.
- Community Building: Initiatives that use technology to strengthen community ties.
- Business Development Tools: Training on digital tools for entrepreneurship and small business management.
- The proposed programs should focus on:
SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs
- Funding Opportunity 1: Community Media Grant – Digital Media Equipment
- Term: 6/1/2024 -6/30/2025
- Total Funding Available for the Term: $200,000
- Funding Opportunity 2: Digital Literacy Program for Affordable Housing Residents
- Term: 6/1/2024 -6/30/2025
- Total Funding Available for the Term: $400,000.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet all the following eligibility requirements to be considered for MOHCD funding.
- Applicants must be a community-based agency that is non-profit and tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or apply under a valid fiscal sponsor.
- Organizations receiving a grant from this RFP must be approved City suppliers or have started the process of becoming a City supplier at time of proposal submission.
- MOHCD contracts are administered on a cost reimbursement basis. Grantees are reimbursed after invoicing for expenses incurred.
- No City agencies or departments may apply for funding under this RFP.
- You must sign and meet the provisions of a grant agreement. The grant agreement includes a scope of work and budget.
- Please note, MOHCD cannot reimburse for expenses incurred before the start of the grant agreement.
For more information, visit MOHCD .
