Accessing Data Literacy in Florida's Nonprofit Sector
GrantID: 77681
Grant Funding Amount Low: $100
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $130,000
Summary
Support may help organizations, researchers, and community leaders examine how technology affects learning, work, and civic life. Funds can be used for research, pilots, field-building, collaboration, evidence gathering, policy or practice development, and community-informed approaches to technology. Well-aligned work may improve educational access, computing and data literacy, responsible use of digital tools, job quality, worker voice, public knowledge, and trustworthy systems. Projects may also explore how communities can participate in the design, governance, and long-term stewardship of digital, social, or physical infrastructure. The intended benefit is a more equitable future in which people can shape technology and share its opportunities.
U.S. public charities and mission-driven institutions may be considered when their work aligns with current priorities. Preference goes to community-driven partners that test ideas, build evidence, strengthen collaboration, and seek systems change. Funding may begin through outreach; occasional open calls occur. Partners should describe purpose, role, strategy, and learning value.
Eligible Regions
United States(All)
Interests
Eligible Requirements
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Florida that are actively involved in Secondary Education.
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Grant Overview
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Florida's rural-urban divide creates significant disparities in data literacy among nonprofits. With 45% of rural Floridian nonprofits reporting no data analysis capacity compared to 22% statewide, the need for targeted support is clear. The funding workshops focused on enhancing data literacy will prioritize organizations serving rural communities, where 62% of residents live in areas with limited broadband access. Nonprofits in these regions face unique challenges in collecting and analyzing data due to limited technical infrastructure and workforce constraints. By enhancing data literacy, these organizations can better evaluate program effectiveness and advocate for community needs. Florida's diverse geography, with extensive rural areas and a significant urban-rural split, necessitates a tailored approach to data literacy training. Unlike neighboring Georgia, Florida's funding will focus on nonprofits serving the state's large migrant and seasonal farmworker population. Florida has 525 registered nonprofits per 100,000 residents, below the national average. The state's major industries, including tourism and agriculture, drive economic activity but also create data analysis challenges for nonprofits. Key regions include the rural Panhandle and Central Florida. Who Should Apply in Florida? Nonprofits with annual budgets under $500,000 and those serving rural or underserved communities will be prioritized. Applications require demonstration of existing data collection practices and a clear plan for implementing new data analysis tools. Florida's data literacy funding will target organizations addressing the state's unique demographic challenges, including its significant elderly population and growing diversity. With 20% of Floridians aged 65 or older, nonprofits must adapt programs to meet aging population needs. The state's infrastructure, including its extensive highway network and major ports, supports economic activity but also presents challenges for rural data access.
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