A new fund called the Digital Equity Fund has been launched in Baltimore to provide affordable high-speed internet access to residents. The fund aims to address the digital divide and increase digital equity through community-led efforts and grants. The initiative starts with an initial seed of $1 million and is managed by the Baltimore Civic Fund.
The Digital Equity Fund, launched by the Baltimore City government and Baltimore Civic Fund, aims to provide affordable high-speed internet access to Baltimore residents. The fund addresses the city's digital divide and aims to increase digital equity through community-led efforts. It starts with an initial seed of $1 million and is managed by the Baltimore Civic Fund, an independent nonprofit. The fund provides three types of grants to community-based organizations, including education and outreach grants, planning grants, and implementation grants. The goal is to support activities that raise awareness of the digital divide, develop neighborhood digital inclusion plans, and enact digital inclusion plans in neighborhoods.