DEPO-KC is a Kansas City-based nonprofit focused on Awareness, Assistance, Alignment, Advocacy, and Accountability of those receiving and using federal, state, local, and donated funds in the pursuit of digital equity for the bi-state area. The brand is built on the belief that providing the “5 A’s” to nonprofits striving to bridge the digital divide in the region will not only allow those served to make a larger impact but also to secure additional funding to broaden the work they do. The mission of DEPO-KC is to conquer the digital inequity in our region through the support of those doing the work within communities small and large.
Kansas City, Missouri, US
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Some recent insights from our CEO, Earl Martin Phalen and Board Member, Michael McAfee. #civicengagement #equity #educationalequity #workforceequity #weallwinwhenweallwin
Nonprofit leaders are calling for a refounding of a more inclusive, more prosperous United States: https://bit.ly/49xWZPJ
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Check out our digital equity funding opportunity…
Today, Health Forward held a convening to announce a new funding opportunity for 2025. We're partnering with nonprofits that are committed to bridging the digital divide by providing: 📡Digital connectivity 💻Device accessibility 🌐Digital literacy skills The goal is to increase access to reliable internet, technology, and digital skills to ensure full participation in society, from education and employment to health care, housing, and beyond. Want to learn more or apply? Visit our website ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gFSvieKU to access the full FOA and application details. Let's work together to create a more equitable digital future! #digitalequity #fundingopportunity #healthforwardkc
This insightful study highlights the DEPO-KC ‘raison d’etre’: providing Awareness, Assistance, Alignment, Advocacy, and Accountability for nonprofit stakeholders in need of resource support for digital services
Fiscal Sponsorship: Kansas City consistently ranks as one of the most philanthropic cities per capita which suggests that AVAILABILITY of funding is strong, ACCESS to funding, particularly by community-based organizations, is the region’s challenge. 84 out of the 2,600+ nonprofits with revenue more than $50,000, receive 79% of funding. Approximately 6% of all nonprofit funding goes to Arts + Culture, Environmental Quality, Mental Health, Crime Prevention, Homeless Shelters, Youth Development and Civil Rights combined. *The State of Kansas City’s Nonprofits (UMKC) #CCF #KansasCity
Great opportunity to secure funding supporting digital access and internet connectivity
President/CEO at IBSA, Inc. #Microsoft TechSpark Fellow #Public Policy Advocate #Job Coach #Business Coach #Air Force Veteran #GlobeTrekker #WorldTraveler
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will begin accepting applications on Feb. 3, 2025, for funding from the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Capacity Grant program. https://lnkd.in/gKyXxCNB
Major shoutout to our own Kansas City Public Library for hosting today's Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion holiday reception! For over 10 years, the Library has been a nationwide leader in demonstrating the inclusive, collaborative, and unflinchingly equitable access to community connectivity, creative learning and collective impact. #grateful #digitalinclusion
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Today, Health Forward held a convening to announce a new funding opportunity for 2025. We're partnering with nonprofits that are committed to bridging the digital divide by providing: 📡Digital connectivity 💻Device accessibility 🌐Digital literacy skills The goal is to increase access to reliable internet, technology, and digital skills to ensure full participation in society, from education and employment to health care, housing, and beyond. Want to learn more or apply? Visit our website ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gFSvieKU to access the full FOA and application details. Let's work together to create a more equitable digital future! #digitalequity #fundingopportunity #healthforwardkc
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💡 Opportunity ALERT - $10.7 million for ADOPT round 2. Join our webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. to explore funding priorities and application tips. 💻 Equipment Distribution (max award $500K) 📶 Public Wi-Fi (max award $1M) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzk_8ZDq ✨ Curious about round 1 awardees? Check out the video below, showcasing public Wi-Fi via a solar powered bench. #WayToGo City of Wichita Kansas Public Library. #DigitalOpportunity #KOBD #ConnectedCommunities
This is a great resource for supporting devices and public WiFi spots throughout Kansas Nonprofits and for-profit provider partners are urged to apply #internetforall #digitalinclusion
Big news for broadband in Kansas! $10.7M will be available through the second round of our Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. Applications open December 12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ODYylJ
ATTENTION all those interested in the Health Forward Foundation funding workshop on Thursday, December 5 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, a new location has been announced. It will be an in-person meeting taking place at the Southeast Community Center Multipurpose Room 4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64130 Please share with all interested parties
Join Health Forward Foundation as they announce a new funding opportunity focused on digital access and equity. They will outline the priorities of this funding opportunity and discuss the application process. Health Forward’s prioritized communities of focus —Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, and rural communities. HFF is seeking to fund nonprofits that provide digital connectivity, device accessibility, and develop digital literacy skills. The goal is to increase access to reliable internet, technology, and digital skills to ensure full participation in society, from education and employment to health care and housing. Registration is required. https://lnkd.in/gzS965cM