Google Digital Divide Grant

Google Digital Divide Grant

Funder: Google

Award Amount: $2 million (one-time grant)

Award Date: September 25, 2025

Description: Transformative funding to expand access to technology, education, and career readiness for Oakland's diverse communities, bridging the digital divide across generations.

Selection Status: The Unity Council was one of only three organizations selected nationally (New York, Detroit, and Oakland), and the only Oakland-based organization to receive this award.

Program Focus Areas:

Technology Access: Expand digital tools and resources for underserved communities

Educational Programs: Innovative technology education initiatives

Computer Science Pathways: Long-term educational opportunities in tech

Career Readiness: Prepare students and community members for technology sector careers

Generations Served: Children to seniors

Key Deliverables:

Provide supportive space for students to build creative projects

Strengthen tech skills for youth and adults

Create pathways for educational and career goals in technology sector

Promote computer science and digital learning

Target Populations:

Oakland students

Children

Seniors

Underserved families with limited technology access

Geographic Scope: Oakland, California (Fruitvale area)

Background:

Google previously operated CodeNext program in Fruitvale Transit Village for nine years

This grant represents expansion and continuation of digital equity work

Organization: The Unity Council, 1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, California, 94601

Contact Information:

CEO: Chris Iglesias

Media Contact: Caheri Gutierrez, Director of Fund Development and Communications

Email: cgutierrez@unitycouncil.org

Phone: 510-755-9551

Website: www.unitycouncil.org