Digital Literacy Alliance

Recent projects

Learn about projects that were recently funded by the Digital Literacy Alliance (DLA).

2022 projects

The 2022 grant cycle supported scaling up a lead entity to take on device recycling, refurbishing and technical support in Philadelphia. The DLA and the Independence Public Media Foundation funded this cycle. This was a two-year grant cycle and was awarded to a single entity.

PCs for People was awarded a contract from March 2023 to February 2025 to refurbish computers and distribute 200 low-cost computers every month by the end of the grant period.

Learn more about the 2022 grant recipient and project.

2021 projects

The 2021 grant cycle supported digital literacy and equity programs for immigrants and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) communities. The DLA and the Independence Public Media Foundation funded this cycle.

One-year grants

Three organizations received one-year funding from March 2021 to March 2022. They include:

African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA)
Liberty Resources
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP)

Two-year grants

Additionally, four organizations received two-year funding from March 2021 to March 2023. They include:

Jefferson University and Esperanza Health Center
Penn Asian Senior Services (PASSI)
Norris Square Community Alliance
Philly Community Wireless (PCW)

Learn more about the 2021 grant recipients.

2020 projects

In 2020, the DLA launched two fast-track funding cycles in late spring and early summer. The grants addressed an increasingly urgent need for residents to work and study remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital Navigator grant

The DLA funded three organizations to create Digital Navigator helplines and provide remote digital support to residents during COVID-19. They include:

Beyond Literacy
Drexel University ExCITe Center
SEAMAAC

Learn more about the Digital Navigator grant recipients.

Emergency COVID-19 technology support grant

The DLA also funded previous grantees so that they could work and serve communities remotely. They include:

AFRICOM
Asian Americans United
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP)
Ceiba
Center for Literacy
Center in the Park
Generations on Line
LA21
Mighty Writers
PhillyCAM
SOWN
United Communities
VietLead

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2019 projects

The 2019 grant cycle supported local organizations that were using technology to improve census participation and support outreach efforts by Philly Counts 2020, the City’s census initiative.

The funded organizations include:

AFRICOM
Asian Americans United
Liberty Resources, Inc./Temple University Institute on Disabilities
Ceiba
SEAMAAC
PhillyCAM
Center in the Park
CAGP/VietLead/Laos in the House

Learn more about the 2019 grant recipients.