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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Northwest Side Housing Center

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Technology GrantsCommunity Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $30/month discount

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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

Status: Active (FCC program)

Overview: 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

    Contact: Reyna Rodriguez, Digital Coach Program Manager

  • Email: RRodriguez@northwestcenterchicago.org

  • Text: 708.541.2879
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Attend a sign-up event at Parent University (3030 N Mobile Ave, Door 14, Chicago, IL 60634)
    2. Provide proof of participation in eligible assistance program
    3. 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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    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    technologycommunity-services

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