Internet Access as a Unifying Framework

Broadband Stimulus Funds Serving Your Foundation, Grantees, and Region

Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media
Thursday, October 1
12 - 1 p.m. EST
RSVP to Jeff Perlstein, jperlstein@gfem.org, for the call-in number.
Please note that participation is limited to the philanthropic community.

Whether focused on economic development or health care, civic participation or the arts, funders are increasingly recognizing the importance of robust and universal Internet access as a critical pre-condition for making positive change.

The time for the philanthropic sector to get involved is now.

An unprecedented $7.2B in federal Broadband Stimulus funding is being distributed over the next 12 months for building out high-speed Internet access specifically to unserved and underserved communities.

Beyond wiring these communities, there is government support for projects such as technology training, tele-health and online learning programs.

How might the philanthropic community leverage resources for maximum impact?