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San Francisco Advances Digital Equity in Affordable Housing with New Grant Awards
The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the San Francisco Department of Technology are pleased to announce the recipients of the FY2024-25 SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs Grant. This initiative underscores the city's commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring all residents, particularly those in affordable housing, have access to essential digital resources.
We are excited to award grants to the following organizations and initiatives:
1. Mission Economic Development Agency: Mission Digital
Funding Amount: $100,000
Program Description: Provide basic digital literacy training at Plaza Adelante and two Mission District affordable housing sites, serving as an entry point for low to moderate-income Latinos and affordable housing residents to enhance their digital skills.
2. Bayview Hunters Point Center for the Arts and Technology (BAYCAT): BAYCAT Digital Media Pathways Initiative
Funding Amount: $75,000
Program Description: Equip BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and low-income youth in San Francisco with digital media arts education and career opportunities, fostering diverse storytellers.
3. San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (Fiscal Sponsor of Dev Mission): Community Technology Empowerment Project
Funding Amount: $127,320
Program Description: Provide residents with digital literacy training, tech support, and access to technology to enhance community technological engagement.
4. PRC: Digital Literacy Navigation and Training for Individuals with Disabilities
Funding Amount: $97,680
Program Description: 90 hours of intensive computer training at affordable housing sites for low-income individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
5. San Francisco Women’s Centers: TWB Community Based Digital Literacy Program
Funding Amount: $75,000
Program Description: Mobile lab with free computer access, bilingual one-on-one tech tutoring, basic computer certification, and resume writing/job search workshops.
6. Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco: PPSSF Digital Equity for Education Initiative
Funding Amount: $70,265
Program Description: Digital literacy and access for San Francisco's marginalized communities, low-income and underserved families. Provide training, tools, and community media projects to aid parents in supporting their children’s educational and civic involvement, while public service announcements enhance awareness of digital resources and equity.
Commitment to Digital Equity
The SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs Grant is a cornerstone of our strategy to ensure all San Franciscans, regardless of income or background, can participate in the digital economy. This year’s awardees have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing digital literacy, providing access to digital media equipment, and fostering inclusive digital environments.
About the SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs
The SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs aim to close the digital divide by funding initiatives that provide affordable, reliable internet access, digital literacy training, and essential technology resources to underserved communities. This program is a collaborative effort between MOHCD and SFDT, focusing on creating a more inclusive digital future for all San Franciscans.
For more information about the SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs and this year’s grant awardees, please visit https://www.sf.gov/san-francisco-digital-equity