Digital Literacy and Resilience Funding Opportunity (in partnership with AT&T) is sponsored by National Council on Aging (NCOA). This initiative aims to improve older adults' skills and confidence in using technology, helping them feel more comfortable with everyday technology, staying connected, finding information online, using mobile devices, and protecting themselves from online scams.

NCOA partners with senior centers and local community-based organizations to expand access to technology training in communities with limited resources.

About the NCOA and AT&T Funding Opportunity to Support Digital Literacy Senior centers and local community-based organizations serving older adults are trusted, and effective in reaching older adults. As part of our shared vision to improve the lives of older adults, NCOA is partnering with up to 50 senior centers and local organizations to expand access to technology training in communities with limited resources.

NCOA provides the tools, training, and resources organizations need to confidently support older adults in building practical online skills—like using email, browsing the internet, and staying safe online. Older adults participate in short, focused online courses on the topics they need most, learning at their own pace in group workshops or one-on-one sessions, guided by trained leaders in a familiar and welcoming setting.

Key highlights of the collaboration with AT&T to help older adults use the internet safely and confidently: Each participating senior center and community-based organization will receive training, materials, and curriculum to provide in-person workshops and one-to-one support to improve digital literacy.

Participating organizations received one of three tiers of funding, each tied to a specific impact goal based on the number of older adult participants they plan to engage in digital literacy programming. Organizations selected the tier that best matches their capacity and community reach. Funding amounts range from $4,500 to $9,000 Senior centers and community-based organizations in all states were eligible to apply.

Those in AT&T’s key U.S. service areas ewre especially encouraged to apply. (See the map below for AT&T's key coverage areas.) What are the benefits of participating in this new funding opportunity?

Organizations could apply for different tiers of funding; each tied to a specific impact goal. Depending on the tier selected, participating organizations will received between $4,500 and $9,000. Additionally, participating organizations received 2 to 4 laptop computers.

Unduplicated Participants Among the Tier 1 organizations, 10 were asked to host AT&T volunteers and will receive a $500 stipend. All participating organizations receive training, technical assistance, and access to the materials to host the workshops. Materials are available in both English and Spanish.

Funding can be used at each organization's discretion and can include the purchase or upgrade of technology equipment. What is required of an organization during this funding opportunity? Summary of requirements for participating organizations: Host at least four (4) in-person workshops with older adults to introduce them to the online digital literacy curriculum.

Provide one-on-one support to older adults using the self-paced online learning modules through designated office hours (minimum of 1 hour per week). Serve a total of at least 75, 100, or 150 unique older adults, depending on the tier, during the period of Nov. 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

Report progress to NCOA monthly. Provide at least 2 participant testimonials with photos that highlight how an older adult’s participation improved their digital literacy. Participate in training and use the provided resources to conduct the workshops.

If requested, allow NCOA to conduct a site visit during a workshop. When selected to participate in the AT&T Volunteer Outreach portion of the program, organizations at the Tier 1 level are expected to offer at least four volunteer opportunities for AT&T employees to support the digital literacy workshops. These opportunities will be scheduled in coordination with NCOA and AT&T.

Additional details about these requirements are available in the online application. Who was eligible to apply for funding?

Not-for-profit or governmental senior centers and community-based organizations that: Serve older adults, especially in underserved, inner-city, or rural areas Have access to a facility with internet access, laptops or tablets that can be used during workshops, and space for group sessions Did the application require a budget or financial reporting? No. This opportunity is a service contract.

There is no budget or financial reporting requirement. What are the reporting requirements? Selected organizations are required to complete a report each month during the performance period (Nov.

1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). The online report will include information about activities and participation. They are also required to provide at least two participant testimonials during the performance period.

For more information, please contact NCOA at digital. literacy@ncoa. org .

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