Digital Inclusion Grant

The City offers grants to non-profits to increase and advance digital inclusion. These grants are available to non-profits serving youth, adults and older adults within Fort Collins city limits and the Growth Management Area. Grant funds must be used to increase or advance:

• Access to devices and equipment
• Digital skilling
• Connectivity
• Workforce development

The City has a total of $100,000 to award for digital inclusion programming. Grants awarded will be between $10,000-$25,000.

How to Apply

Applications due Friday, March 6, 2026

1. Attend Grant Q&A Session

Interested applicants are encouraged to join a virtual Q&A to learn more about the grant program and types of eligible projects.

When: Thursday, Feb. 19 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Join online via Microsoft Teams

• Meeting ID: 225 627 936 045 37
• Passcode: Xo6sg2qj

2. Complete Online Application

Complete and submit your grant application by midnight, Friday, March 6, 2026. 

In the application, you'll be asked to provide:

• Current W-9
• Non-profit 501(c)3 Designation
• Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State
• Organization description and contact information
• Detailed description and budget of how grant funds would be used, including the target audience
• Anticipated outcomes of the grant funds and how outcomes would be measured

Apply Online

Eligibility and Focus Areas

Non-profits serving youth, adults and older adults within Fort Collins city limits and the Growth Management Area are eligible to apply. Grant funds must be used to increase or advance access to devices and equipment, digital skilling, connectivity or workforce development. 

Areas of focus considered for this grant:

• Communicative: Sharing ideas clearly, effectively and creatively with different audiences (adult and youth) following digital communication protocols.
• Productive: Creating content and/or products using digital tools. Can include creative endeavors such as printers, 3D printers, design software, music or video recording software and equipment or business accounting software.
• Technical: Physical navigation and operation of basic and advanced digital tools and skills. Can include classes and quality tech support related to workforce training, educational courses and basic to advanced skills training.
• Civic: Using digital tools safely, effectively and appropriately. Can include classes and quality tech support training.
• Computational Thinking: Using critical thinking and problem-solving skills using technology to gather data, analyze information and find a solution. Can include mapping software, database software, data or surveying software, education and training.
• Collaborative: Connecting, engaging and working with others while using appropriate digital platforms and tools. Can include social media, communications and marketing software and programming, project planning platforms or educational courses.