The Cook County is accepting applications for its Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program.
Donor Name: Cook County
State: Illinois
County: Cook County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
To further advance digital equity action and address gaps through alignment with the Digital Equity Action Plan, the Cook County Office of the President and City Bureau will co-design, coordinate, and implement activities for the first-ever Cook County Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program that focuses on digital equity and storytelling. This grant program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The Cook County Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program will help to:
- Provide resources and add capacity to existing Suburban Cook County organizations (excluding Chicago) that implement digital equity activities.
- Encourage pilot programming that aligns with one or more IMPACT solution recommendations. (e.g., partnering with a local laundromat to provide free Wi-Fi for customers, hosting digital skills game nights that build comfort and confidence with technology, creating a digital equity asset map for your community, or starting a training series at your local library, school, or church about financial literacy and online safety. These are just a few examples to help inspire.)
- Build partnerships with local media, journalists, and storytellers to capture, create, and share content to strengthen and expand digital inclusion access and equity information.
- Grow the digital equity ecosystem in Cook County, by establishing a community of practice that fosters collaboration, shares best practices, and drives collective impact. By building a supportive network, they can enhance the effectiveness of individual projects and contribute to broader digital equity objectives across the region.
Funding Information
The Cook County Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program has TWO grant levels:
- BOOST for new smaller-scale projects ($7,500) – 5 grants total.
- EMPOWERMENT for existing larger-scale projects ($15,000) – 10 grants total.
Grant Period
The performance and participation period is one year (1 year), with the potential opportunity for renewal.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations that serve Suburban Cook County and are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to apply. Newer or smaller nonprofit organizations that utilize a fiscal agent or partner with a more established nonprofit organization are also eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Cook County.
