City of Seattle awards $590,000 in digital equity grants to 19 non-profits
Summary
The Information Highway Onramping program provides training in basic digital operations and culturally relevant skills to BIPOC community members involved in justice. SIFF is helping BIPOC youth with Crash Mobile free filmmaking workshops where students learn digital media skills, create short films relevant to their community, and increase their technical proficiency. The Multimedia Resources and Training Institute will continue to work against digital adoption barriers for low-income BIPOC residents, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and other more. It will provide computing devices, affordable connectivity, and digital skills training through multilingual one-on-one or small group assistance. Villa Comunitaria will serve people with limited access to essential services by offering technical assistance and expertise on the internet, devices, and digital skills.