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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

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I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. It addresses the thorny problem of bringing the 25 percent or so of people in the city who are still not participating in the information age to inclusion. So why is Kansas City investing more money on digital inclusion?

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Apply for the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellowship

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Kansas City, MO: 1 position (filled) (sponsored by Google Fiber). Salt Lake City, UT: 2 positions (sponsored by Google Fiber). Felicia Tillman, a fellow from Atlanta, formed partnerships to bring digital literacy training to uniquely sweet spaces. Austin, TX: 1 position (sponsored by Google Fiber). Learn more.

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How to Show Visual Impact on Your Online Donation Forms

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Pet Resource Center of Kansas City. Pet Resource Center of Kansas City added a banner with an image and text to highlight how each donation amount makes an impact. Leap for Literacy. Leap for Literacy added a video about their organization at the top of their landing page. Add a background image.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation works with communities to build and support programs that boost entrepreneurship, improve education, and contribute to the vibrancy of Kansas City.

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Infographic: The Internet is Important to Everyone

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Get inspired with these examples of community-wide efforts and public-private partnerships: Kansas City's recently-launched Digital Inclusion Fund is tackling Internet access and adoption head-on. digital inclusion tslibraryorg digital literacy' Learn More.

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Announcing the Digital Inclusion Fellowship

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Most organizations don't have the know-how or resources to address key barriers of digital literacy, awareness of affordable options for access and devices, or even availability of digital trainers. Today, more than 60 million Americans still aren't using the Internet at home.

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"Leveling the Playing Field" Through Broadband and Public Computers

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He spoke about FCC's expansive efforts to increase "digital literacy" for both individuals and small businesses. Ivan Drinks, Chief Information Officer with the city of Kansas City, advocated for "some government involvement" in extending broadband coverage. FM , a community radio station serving the Kansas City area.