Articles about digital equity

Washington state getting $57M to boost digital equity initiatives, add zero-emission school buses

A number of grants announced this week by the Washington State Dept. of Commerce and Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office total… Read More

As work and school shift online indefinitely, study finds 20% of King County lacks reliable internet

At a time when internet access has never been more critical, 20% of households are underserved in King County, a… Read More

City of Seattle awards $320K to 15 non-profit organizations for digital equity projects

The City of Seattle announced recipients of its 2020 Technology Matching Fund, an annual grant program supporting non-profit organizations that… Read More

Seattle awards $320,000 to non-profits working to improve technology access

The City of Seattle will donate $320,000 in cash, labor, software, and hardware to expand technology access in marginalized communities.… Read More

City of Seattle awards $320,000 to programs bringing tech to underserved communities

While Seattle is renowned for its role as a global tech hub, many communities in the city still have little or no… Read More

Google donates $344K for free WiFi in Seattle community centers and affordable housing units

Free WiFi is coming to Seattle community centers and affordable housing developments thanks to a $344,000 grant from Google. The… Read More

Seattle unveils ‘action plan’ for Digital Equity Initiative, with help from Google and Comcast

The City of Seattle’s commitment to increase digital literacy and give more citizens Internet access is going from “vision” to “action” today. Mayor… Read More