Spectrum's mission focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations to educate community members about the benefits of broadband and its utilization for improving their lives. Their aim is to facilitate access to broadband internet and the necessary educational resources for effective use across various demographics, including seniors, people with disabilities, and ethnically diverse backgrounds, addressing the digital divide.
The Spectrum Digital Education Grants are designed to support nonprofit organizations that provide education on broadband benefits and usage to community members. This grant program aims to bridge the digital divide by ensuring broad accessibility to broadband internet, particularly among underrepresented urban and rural communities, seniors, and families. The grants prioritize programs that are unique, address community needs concerning the digital divide, collaborate with community or government entities, and demonstrate financial feasibility and sustainable impact. Successful programs should also be able to report impact metrics to Spectrum, highlighting how they contribute to lasting and meaningful improvements in digital education and accessibility.