The Digital Equity Challenge invites applicants of all ages including high school students, college students, professionals and organizations, and nonprofits.
Donor Name: UMass Lowell
State: Massachusetts
County: Essex County (MA)
Type of the Grant: Challenge
Deadline: 04/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
UMass Lowell is seeking ideas and projects that expand access, tools, and learning opportunities so all members of their community can fully participate in the digital world.
Ideas could include a mobile app, software, a service, a product, a new program, or other technology that leads to increased digital capacity for residents of Essex County.
Areas of Need
Prize Information
- Winners of the Digital Equity Challenge will share $10,000 in cash prizes to further their project.
- In addition, there will be several additional benefits from our partners including:
- Admission into the next EforAll Lowell/Lawrence business accelerator program
- A six-month membership to the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill
- Top teams will also receive priority consideration for the Essex County Community Foundation Digital Equity grant program – which will allow grant funding of up to $20,000 per project.
Criteria
- Teams of all ages are invited to apply, including high school and college students. Professionals, organizations, and non-profits are also invited to apply.
- Applicants should include two or more individuals who can demonstrate they have the skills and background to launch their idea.
- Ideas, projects, and solutions should address needs in Essex County and be targeted for one or more of the cities and towns in the county.
For more information, visit Digital Equity Challenge.
