Connect Humanity: Expansion to Latin America
Connect Humanity
- Program Civil Society
- Program Area Strengthening Civic Space
- Grant Amount $400,000
- Grant Period January 1, 2023–December 31, 2024
- Location Palo Alto, CA, United States
- Geographic Focus Central America, South America
About this grant
The goal of this grant is to enhance civic space by bridging the digital divide and increasing digital equity. The newly established fund for digital equity, Connect Humanity will support communities in Latin America to build the internet infrastructure and skills they need to participate fully in a digital society. During the grant period, the grantee will map and analyze needs and opportunities, disburse up to nine planning grants and make at least two initial investments. As part of its capacity development, the grantee will hire two staff members from the region, build partnerships with local nonprofits and other stakeholders and collaborate with private and public funders to leverage investments. Established in 2021, Connect Humanity is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in the state of California.