Grant Opportunities
NMOBAE Promoting Internet Needs of New Mexicans (PINON) Grant
Deadline: March 21, 2025, accepted on a rolling basis beginning January 21, 2025
Award Amount: $25,000 to $500,000
Match: None
Eligible Entities: State, City, Township, County or Tribal Governments, Higher Education Entities, Community-based organizations, non-profits, and foundations
Description: OBAE will award the funds to New Mexico entities to implement digital inclusion activities. Eligible activities under this grant may include digital skills activities, digital navigator activities, device distribution activities, technical support, and capacity-building. To receive a PINON Grant, subgrantees must engage individuals from one or more of eight covered populations identified in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
These include: Incarcerated individuals, Households with incomes below 150% of the poverty line, Seniors, Veterans, Individuals with disabilities, Individuals facing language barriers, Members of racial and ethnic minority groups, Residents who live in rural areas