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Apply for 2026 Bloomington Digital Opportunity Grant program

To address the challenges of the digital divide identified by ITS' 2020 digital survey, the City has established a digital grants fund to support local nonprofits in their efforts to bridge the digital divide. ITS anticipates inventive proposals that build capacity in the community to address digital opportunity challenges.
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How to apply

  1. Welcome and Introduction

    To address the challenges of the digital divide, the City has established a digital grants fund to support local nonprofits in their efforts to support digital initiatives. ITS anticipates inventive proposals that build capacity in the community to address digital opportunity challenges.

  2. Application

    Complete online application
    Be prepared to upload the following documents:
    Grant budget detailing the use of City funds
    Audit or year-end financial statement
    Cost quotes on hardware, software, or other items showing budget research
    Business Entity Details report free from Indiana State Site.
    Memorandum of Understanding between parties (if this is a collaborative project)
    Examples of other useful attachments:
    Letters documenting partner commitment
    Volunteer pledge sheets
    Curriculum overview
     

  3. Application Follow-Up

    The Digital Opportunity Grant Panel reviews applications and makes recommendations. ITS staff follows up with applicants to determine interest in the award amount. ITS staff follows up with applicants who were not recommended for funding to share committee feedback
    If the award amount is different from the amount requested, applicants will need to supply an adjusted budget matching the funding amount.
    If the applicant is receiving funds for the first time, new vendor forms are required.

  4. Grant Award and Disbursement

    Grantees are sent agreement documentation
    Once signed, routed, and approved grantees receive payment.
     

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