Deadline: 21-Mar-22
HP Inc. and the Aspen Institute on Monday announced a new global initiative to accelerate digital equity. Led by the Aspen Digital program, the Digital Equity Accelerator will support participating nonprofits in scaling their innovative approaches to help meet the needs of underserved communities affected by the digital divide.
Funding Information
HP is backing the Accelerator with innovative technology as well as more than $100,000 (USD) in capacity-building grants for each participating organization, progressing toward its commitment to advance digital equity for 150 million people worldwide by 2030.
This initiative pilots in the United States, India, and Morocco and will target populations including women and girls; people with disabilities; aging populations; historically excluded groups, such as communities of color and ethnic minorities; those who are socio-economically marginalized; refugees and internally displaced persons; and the educators and practitioners who support them. The goal is to amplify scalable impact in the areas of healthcare, education, and economic opportunity via a local approach that bolsters community leaders. The effort will leverage a diverse mentor network of practitioners who possess a range of technical and sectoral expertise as well as lived experience.
The Accelerator will supercharge organizations working to improve:
- Access
- Literacy
- Representation
- Skills
They’re especially focused on fueling innovations for marginalized and underserved populations, including: women and girls; ethnic, racial, and religious minority communities; aging populations; people with disabilities; and educators working with these groups.
Benefits
Each participating organization will be awarded:
- 4 months of mentorship and training
- More than USD $100,000 cash grant
- Innovative technology from HP
- Post-program support
Eligibility Criteria
Established nonprofits in the United States, India, and Morocco are invited to join a pilot, four-month, virtual program to scale their on-the-ground efforts to advance digital equity.
For more information, visit https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/digital-equity-accelerator/
