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Projects in action

Miami County Connectivity Council

The Miami County Connectivity Council (MCCC) is an open, collaborative group of organizations committed to ensuring access to the internet and the ability to engage the digital world throughout Miami County, Kansas.

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Digital Life Exchange (DLX)

The Digital Life Exchange (DLX) is a consortium of direct-service organizations and resource providers committed to active collaboration to better meet the digital needs of vulnerable and underserved populations across the greater Kansas City metro area.

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MO Goes Tech

Organizations are invited to apply for the first MO Goes Tech cohort, and each selected organization will receive a $2,000 microgrant that includes $1,000 for a stipend for the staff trainer and $1,000 is unrestricted funds to boost digital service capacity.

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KC Goes Tech

New microgrant program helps expand the ability of community organizations to include digital training in their offerings, and to network more effectively with existing digital literacy providers.

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News

Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community

KC Digital Drive reflects on Net Inclusion 2025, hosted at the Gila River Indian Community, where digital inclusion leaders gathered to address the end of Digital Equity Act funding, explore the rise of AI, and share innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Read takeaways from Kansas City attendees and how these insights will shape future digital equity efforts in our region.

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Devices Grants Tell Transformative Stories of Digital Access and Support (Part 1)

The KC Digital Inclusion Fund awarded $75,000 to expand digital opportunities for clients of 11 eligible nonprofit organizations, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for residents of Kansas City. These grant funds helped job seekers, youth, individuals in reentry, and seniors gain skills and access, showing how technology can create opportunity, independence, and improved quality of life.

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Digital Inclusion in the Next Administration

The following is a recap of a presentation by Amy Huffman, Policy Director at NDIA, given to the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion on November 15th, 2024. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Traditionally, the FCC is led by a chair nominated by the incoming President. As such, it is likely that the current chairwoman, Jessica […]

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Further Reading

Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community

KC Digital Drive reflects on Net Inclusion 2025, hosted at the Gila River Indian Community, where digital inclusion leaders gathered to address the end of Digital Equity Act funding, explore the rise of AI, and share innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Read takeaways from Kansas City attendees and how these insights will shape future digital equity efforts in our region.

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Devices Grants Tell Transformative Stories of Digital Access and Support (Part 1)

The KC Digital Inclusion Fund awarded $75,000 to expand digital opportunities for clients of 11 eligible nonprofit organizations, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for residents of Kansas City. These grant funds helped job seekers, youth, individuals in reentry, and seniors gain skills and access, showing how technology can create opportunity, independence, and improved quality of life.

Read More

Digital Inclusion in the Next Administration

The following is a recap of a presentation by Amy Huffman, Policy Director at NDIA, given to the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion on November 15th, 2024. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Traditionally, the FCC is led by a chair nominated by the incoming President. As such, it is likely that the current chairwoman, Jessica […]

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