How much funding does Digital Equity Grant Program provide?

Digital Equity Grant Program provides $25,000 - $50,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Digital Equity Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Digital Equity Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations from UWGC's nine-county service region.

Digital Equity Grant Program

United Way of Greater Cincinnati

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Funding Amount

$25,000 - $50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations from UWGC's nine-county service region

Overview

Geographic Scope: UWGC's nine-county service region (Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana)

United Way of Greater Cincinnati administers a digital equity grant program to support efforts to increase digital inclusion programming in priority populations and communities. This program complements Hamilton County's Public Wi-Fi infrastructure investment by funding digital skills programming rather than infrastructure.

Focus Areas:

Digital inclusion programming
Bridge the digital divide
Foster inclusivity and accessibility
Digital skills training
Empowering diverse populations to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and competence

Eligible Applicants:

Nonprofit organizations from UWGC's nine-county service region

What They Fund:

Programs that bridge the digital divide
Innovative digital inclusion solutions
Digital skills programming
Training to empower diverse populations

UWGC Strategic Goals:

Increase digital access by 5% in 2025
Increase digital access by 8% by 2030

Contact Information:

Grant Program Contact: [email protected]
Media Contact: [email protected]
Website: uwgc.org/digital-equity

Related Programs: Complements Hamilton County Public Wi-Fi Grant Program (infrastructure focus)

How to Apply

Application Process

Previous Timeline:

Application deadline: March 8, 2024
Note: Check website for current application window

Required Materials:
Full details available in the Request for Proposals (RFP) on UWGC's Digital Equity page, including:

Eligibility requirements
Application narrative
Organization information

Submission: Online via UWGC portal (specific URL not provided in content)

Resources:

RFP document: UWGC Digital Equity Grant Program – 2.7.2023.pdf (available on website)
Presentation slides with program overview available

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What United Way of Greater Cincinnati actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 224
Total given: $33.13M
Median grant: $65K
Range: $6,000–$1.55M

By dollars: Ohio 73%, Kentucky 22%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: Cincinnati, OH; Covington, KY; Florence, KY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Learning Grove · Covington, KY

Supports UW mission

$1.55M
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (Ulgso) · Cincinnati, OH

Supports UW mission

$1.4M
Brighton Center Inc · Newport, KY

Supports UW mission

$1.28M
Every Child Succeeds · Cincinnati, OH

Supports UW mission

$1.1M
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services · Cincinnati, OH

Supports UW mission

$1.05M