Maine Digital Resilience Program
General information
The Maine Digital Resilience Program will support community-based initiatives that increase awareness and education related to online risks, ultimately helping Maine people safely and meaningfully use the internet.
Applicants should prioritize one or more of the following populations:
- Older adults
- Youth and students
- Parents and caregivers
- Veterans
- Rural residents
- Individuals with disabilities
- Low-income households
- Tribal communities
- New Mainers
- Small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Incarcerated individuals or returning citizens
Applicants should clearly explain why their selected population(s) experience a need for the proposed intervention and how the organization has a demonstrated record of effectively serving the population(s).
Funding details
Funding application timeline
Grant eligibility
Nonprofit organizations, Educational institutions, Public libraries, Regional planning organizations, Tribal and municipal governments, Community action agencies, Public health organizations
The Maine Digital Resilience Program will fund projects that: Increase public awareness of internet safety risks. Improve digital literacy and cybersecurity skills. Reduce incidents of online fraud, scams, and identity theft. Protect vulnerable populations from online exploitation. Build local and regional capacity for ongoing internet safety education. Develop sustainable partnerships among schools, libraries, community organizations, healthcare providers, public agencies, and other trusted community institutions. These goals support statewide digital opportunity priorities related to internet safety, education, privacy, and the ability of Maine residents to safely and confidently use digital technologies.