The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has launched the Digital Skills Building for Native Communities Grant, funding programs that expand digital skills training for Portland’s Native American community.
Donor Name: City of Portland
State: Oregon
City: Portland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/26/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Community Technology Digital Equity Program has launched the Digital Inclusion Fund (DI Fund) Digital Skills Building for Native Communities Grant Opportunity. This grant aims to support urban Native Americans by providing digital skills training to help close the digital divide, enhance education, and promote professional development. The program is awarding two grants, one Foundations grant and Futures grant.
Grant Objectives
Due to challenges in collecting accurate data on digital adoption in urban Native communities, this grant initiative is designed to build trust, strengthen connections, and better understand community needs. The program has three main objectives:
- Increase access to digital skills training for Native American communities in Portland.
- Enhance digital skills to support education and workforce development.
- Provide opportunities for career exploration in technology-based fields through digital career pathways.
Funding Information
- Foundations: $130,000
- Futures: $150,000.
Grant Period
June 2025 – June 2027.
Eligible Project Activities
Funded projects may provide a variety of digital skills training, including:
- Foundations – Introductory and Intermediate Digital Skills Training
- Computer basics
- Email usage
- Navigating the internet
- Online safety and cybersecurity
- Social media literacy
- Internet research skills
- Use of mainstream software (Microsoft Office, online calendars, etc.)
- Futures – Advanced Digital Skills Training
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofit community-based organizations or educational institutions that serve or will serve Native American community members who live, work, or attend school in Portland.
For more information, visit City of Portland.
