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San Francisco has awarded grants to several organizations as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital equity in affordable housing. The following entities have been selected for their commitment to enhancing digital literacy and access:

1. Mission Economic Development Agency: Mission Digital

Funding Amount: $100,000

Program Description: Provides basic digital literacy training at Plaza Adelante and two Mission District affordable housing sites, targeting low to moderate-income Latinos and affordable housing residents.

2. Bayview Hunters Point Center for the Arts and Technology (BAYCAT): BAYCAT Digital Media Pathways Initiative

Funding Amount: $75,000

Program Description: Offers digital media arts education and career opportunities for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and low-income youth in San Francisco.

3. San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (Fiscal Sponsor of Dev Mission): Community Technology Empowerment Project

Funding Amount: $127,320

Program Description: Delivers digital literacy training, tech support, and access to technology for community engagement.

4. PRC: Digital Literacy Navigation and Training for Individuals with Disabilities

Funding Amount: $97,680

Program Description: Conducts 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: Features a mobile lab with free computer access, bilingual 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: Provides digital literacy and access for marginalized communities in San Francisco through training tools and community media projects aimed at supporting educational and civic involvement.

The SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs Grant is a central component of the city's strategy to ensure all residents can participate in the digital economy. This year’s awardees have shown exceptional dedication to improving digital literacy, providing access to digital media equipment, and fostering inclusive environments.

The SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs aim to close the digital divide by funding initiatives that offer affordable internet access, digital literacy training, and essential technology resources to underserved communities. This collaborative effort between MOHCD and SFDT focuses on creating an 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