BPS is also launching the Building Digital Bridges: Community Development Grants for Survivors of Violent Crimes (SOVC), a new funding opportunity for nonprofit, community-based organizations or government entities and agencies serving survivors of violent crime in Portland.
Donor Name: City of Portland
State: Oregon
City: Portland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Through a competitive process, one nonprofit organization or government agency will be awarded $140,000 to design or expand digital inclusion programming that supports survivor safety, independence, and economic mobility.
Adhering to the Digital Inclusion Grant objective to support economic mobility and community development, grant-funded projects may include:
- Distribution of devices such as laptops or tablets
- Support for high-speed internet access
- Digital literacy and skills training, including basic and intermediate computer skills
- Internet and technology safety education, particularly for individuals who have experienced technology-facilitated abuse or stalking
- Workforce development and career exploration through digital training and certifications.
Many survivors of violent crime face compounded barriers to economic mobility due to limited access to technology, digital skills, and safe internet use. This grant opportunity is intended to help close those gaps by supporting trauma-informed, culturally responsive digital inclusion programs that foster community resilience and long-term stability.
Eligibility Criteria
Successful applicants will have up to 24 months to implement their projects and demonstrate measurable outcomes related to digital adoption, safety, and economic opportunity.
For more information, visit City of Portland.
