Google Digital Divide Grant
Listed by Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
Funding Amount
$2 million
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Award Date: September 25, 2025
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Technology
- Education
- Youth programs
- STEM education
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