New Courses Grants

New Courses Grants - 2024

KC Digital Inclusion Fund - Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2024
Thank you for your interest in the New Courses Grant program from the KC Digital Inclusion Fund.

New Courses Grants are open to 501(c)(3) public charities, educational organizations, or government entities who provide direct services to people in need in the 9-county Greater Kansas City region, including Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray counties in Missouri and Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.

We are seeking proposals from organizations looking to:
- Support new courses that do not already exist, or add an innovative new twist to an existing course.
- Unlock opportunities that combine digital literacy or skills with an area of educational or instructional need, like financial literacy with digital tools for new moms, digital art and creativity tools for students, or mobile app literacy for parents.
Eligibility Pre-check*

Yes, my organization is a 501c3 nonprofit, educational organization, or government entity.Yes, my organization serves a population within the 9-county, Greater Kansas City region.

Section 1 - Applicant Information

First, please share some basic information about yourself and your organization.
IMPORTANT: By completing this form, you are agreeing to share your proposal with representatives from a review panel of digital inclusion advocates to review all submitted materials.
Your Information
Email*
First name *
Last name*
Title*
Contact phone*
Organization Information
Organization name*
Organization website *
Organization mission*
Organization type*

School (K-12)College or UniversityEarly education/Child development centerFaith-based organization/ChurchGovernment agencyHealthcare organization/HospitalHuman service/social service organizationLibraryPublic housingNeighborhood associationWorkforce development organizationOther (please specify)
Organization size*

1-3 employees4-10 employees11-50 employees51-100 employees101-500 employees501 or more
Age(s) of population served (Check all that apply)*

General Population / All AgesChildren ages 3-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten)Children ages 6-11 (1st-5th Grade)Children 12-14 (6th-8th Grade)Teens ages 15-17 (9th-12th Grade)Adults all agesYoung adults ages 18-25Adults ages 26-54Older adults ages 55-64Older adults ages 65+Other (please specify)
How might you categorize the challenge(s) faced by those you serve? (Check all that apply)*

Accessibility/special needsEnglish language learnersHousing insecureImmigrants/RefugeesLow incomeLow literacyUnemployed/UnderemployedMental/Physical health issuesLimited internet service optionsOther (please specify)
Program / Services Region (Metro)

KC Metro - MO onlyKC Metro - KS onlyKC Metro - allOther (please specify)
Program / Services Region (County)*

Cass (MO)Clay (MO)Jackson (MO)Platte (MO)Ray (MO)Johnson (KS)Leavenworth (KS)Miami (KS)Wyandotte (KS)Other
Do you currently offer digital literacy / skills training?*

YesNo
Describe your offering, including 1) what classes or skills you teach, 2) where and how you conduct them, and 3) who do you teach. *

0/500
How many individuals did you serve with this offering in 2023?*
How many individuals do you expect to serve with this offering in 2024?*
Why is it important for your organization to start now? *

0/500
Section 2 - Grant Proposal
1- Proposed New Course

Describe the new course being proposed, including:
- What curriculum will you use and why?
- Where will you offer classes and how frequently?
- What kind of setup will be required for participant?
- Why this course and why now?
- Possible outcomes for participant?
- How will you know if you’re successful?
(Max 1000 words)*

0/1000
2 - Existing Gaps

Describe your understanding of the gaps you see in the courses currently offered in the region.
- What is unique about what you are offering? (Include any quantifiable or learned analysis, research, client feedback, or other relevant case for your project.)
- Who is the target population?
- How many people do you expect to participate?
(Max 1000 words)*

0/1000
3 - Capacity

Describe your capacity to deliver the project – either through existing staff or new hires, including how they will be recruited, trained and deployed.
Max 500 words *

0/500
4 - Sustainability

Describe how you will sustain this offering and how it will impact your organization.
Max 500 words *

0/500
5 - Experience

Describe your organization’s experience in developing and/or delivering learning through courses, workshops or other learning engagements during the term of the project.
Max 500 words *

0/500
6 - Broader Impact

Describe how this funding might help you contribute to the broader digital inclusion ecosystem in the KC region.
Max 500 words *

0/500
6 - Amount of Funds Requested *
Download the Budget and Timeline Template

**Please note that the template has TWO tabs; please complete BOTH tabs and upload.
Upload Budget and Timeline *

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Upload a copy of your 501c3 IRS Exemption Letter, or your entity description on letterhead (for edu/gov)*

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New Courses Grants - 2024

Section 1 - Applicant Information

Section 2 - Grant Proposal