Oct 11, 2024 | Digital Equity
By Cristal Mojica Long-awaited federal and state broadband infrastructure dollars are being distributed throughout California’s communities. Now, more than ever, philanthropy’s direct support of community broadband networks is urgently needed. At the top of every...
Sep 13, 2024 | Digital Equity, Spark Grants
The Michelson 20MM Foundation has awarded a Spark Grant to the City Heights Community Development Corporation (City Heights CDC) to tackle the digital divide. This grant will help address the critical need for better internet access and digital skills in one of San...
Aug 29, 2024 | Digital Equity, Spark Grants
In today’s digital world, reliable internet access is essential. The Michelson 20MM Foundation has awarded the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) a Michelson Spark Grant to address this need in Los Angeles’ Pico-Union neighborhood. CHIRLA’s...
Aug 14, 2024 | Digital Equity, Spark Grants
Destination Crenshaw has been awarded a Michelson Spark Grant to advance digital equity through their Digital Equity Zone Initiative. This project represents a significant step toward addressing digital discrimination in South Los Angeles, an area that has long faced...
Aug 1, 2024 | Digital Equity, Spark Grants
The Michelson 20MM Foundation is proud to award Michelson Spark Grants to three organizations whose projects promise to impact digital equity at scale through locally owned solutions. These community broadband projects are part of the larger movement to leverage...
Jul 25, 2024 | Digital Equity, Spark Grants
We are pleased to highlight Spark Grant Community Advisors Amy Cortina, Niu Gao, Chao Jun Liu, and Tracey Rosenberg, who shared their valuable feedback during this funding cycle. In an increasingly digital world, access to technology and reliable internet is a...
