In partnership with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) Office of the Future of Work, Serve Colorado has released a special Request for New Applications (RFA) that seeks applicants interested in establishing Digital Navigation AmeriCorps programs which address digital inequities.
Digital inclusion is considered a foundational social determinant of health, as it is the backbone to all of the others - economic stability, health care and education access, neighborhood and physical environment, and social and community wellbeing. Digital navigators will support our communities by addressing digital inequities through increased service and support, improved home connectivity and device access, and expanded digital skills training.
In March 2023, Serve Colorado signed an agreement with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to support the development of a statewide digital navigation program.
Resources:
Read more about the Digital Equity, Literacy, and Inclusion Initiative within the Office of the Future of Work under the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
Additional Support from Comcast
Comcast is pleased to invest a total of $600,000 in financial and in-kind resources to partner with Serve Colorado and Colorado’s Office of the Future of Work in 2023 and 2024 to create and advance important digital equity initiatives in our local communities. Organizations selected to receive the state grants will be invited to apply for additional funds directly through Comcast to support digital navigator programs.
“Having access to the Internet along with the tools and information necessary to navigate the digital world have never been more critical to closing the opportunity gap, and strong partnerships that multiply our collective efforts and impact have never been more vital.” said J.D. Keller, Sr. Vice President Comcast Mountain West Region. “This collaboration builds on the work Comcast has been at for more than a decade; teaming with governments and local organizations throughout the State of Colorado to ensure more people have access to and are empowered to be connected to what matters most to them.”
Digital Navigator Special Competition Dates and Information
| Request for Application (RFA) Released | RFA Information Session (Virtual) | Concept Paper Due Date | Interest Forms Due (see RFA for more details) | Individualized Technical Assistance on Full Grant Documents for Successful Concepts | Full Set of Application Materials Due Date | Funding Notification | AmeriCorps Member Earliest Start |
| June 22 | View RFA Session Recording. | August 4 | August 11 | August 16 - September 6 | September 11 | September 29 | January 2024 |
Digital Navigator Special Competition RFA, Instructions, and Additional Resources
PY23 Digital Navigator AmeriCorps Request for New Applications Summer
Digital Navigator RFA Orientation Call Recording 7/10/23
2023 Performance Measure Instructions
Detailed Budget Information for Interested Digital Navigator Applicants
2023 Mandatory Supplemental Information
Questions?
Please submit your questions using the form below. To view previously asked questions, please reference the FAQ document under the resource section. This will be updated within one business day once a question is received.