Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Funding Amount
Up to $30/month discount
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Affordable Connectivity Program
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet services. Provides monthly discount on internet service.
Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois and tribal areas
Benefit: Up to $30/month discount for internet services
Eligibility
Participants in any of the following assistance programs:
- SNAP
- Medicaid
- Federal Housing Assistance
- Veterans Pension or survivor benefits
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- WIC
- Lifetime eligibility
Participants in any of the following Tribal specific programs:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribal TANF
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- Tribal Head Start (income based)
Location: Parent University, 3030 N Mobile Ave, Door 14, Chicago, IL 60634
- Email: RRodriguez@northwestcenterchicago.org
- Text: 708.541.2879
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Attend a sign-up event at Parent University (3030 N Mobile Ave, Door 14, Chicago, IL 60634)
- Provide proof of participation in eligible assistance program
- Complete ACP enrollment with assistance from program staff
Sign-up Events
Multiple recurring events throughout the year:
- Thursdays: 5-7 PM
- Saturdays: 10 AM - 12 PM
- Fridays: 10 AM - 12 PM
Or contact Digital Coach Program Manager for individual enrollment:
- Email: RRodriguez@northwestcenterchicago.org
- Text: 708.541.2879
What Northwest Side Housing Center actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $143K
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $5,460–$127K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.
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Fields of Work
- Technology
- Community services
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