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Welcome to the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellows

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Some major victories were also won on both the local and federal levels in getting government recognition and support around digital access. Our seventh cohort includes 15 Fellows from around the country : Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

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The fund will rely on local nonprofits to figure what the right solutions are for this specific region. It is the largest city in Missouri and since 2000 has been growing again. Digital Divide libraries digital inclusion digital literacy tspubliclibraries' The Kansas City Public Library System will also have a role in this work.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. Global Fund For Children.

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10 Ways to Find Monthly Donors for Your Small Nonprofit

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Here you can see how the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri uses their core number of $6.20: Erica says that the typical monthly gift across the board is about $24. Without them, young people on our waitlist continue to face the challenges that low levels of literacy create in their lives. For animal causes it’s about $22.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

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PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems. Areas served: Worldwide.

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"Leveling the Playing Field" Through Broadband and Public Computers

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Local, state, and federal agency representatives spoke about efforts to extend broadband connectivity to small businesses and individuals as a crucial stepping stone towards economic development and civic involvement. He spoke about FCC's expansive efforts to increase "digital literacy" for both individuals and small businesses.

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

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For example, the San Francisco Public Library's website has a page that curates local services and resources on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake. After the shooting of Michael Brown by the local police, the city of Ferguson, Missouri erupted in chaos, violence, and unrest.