~ Bloomington's Information & Technology Services Department has awarded $55,000 in Digital Opportunity Grants to 13 local organizations for projects aimed at expanding access to technology, internet services and digital skills training.

The program, now in its seventh year, supports community-based efforts to reduce barriers to digital participation. Funding comes from the department's annual budget.

The grants went to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18 ($3,800), Area 10 Agency on Aging ($2,550), Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana ($4,300), Binary Heart Inc. ($10,450), Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington ($7,470), the Community & Family Resources Department ($1,980), Courage to Change Sober Living ($3,000), El Centro Comunal/La Central Latina ($5,350), Housing Authority of Bloomington ($7,000), Monroe County CASA ($2,080), Monroe County Community School Corporation ($2,000), New Leaf New Life ($1,800) and Pathways ($3,220).

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Projects include technology assistance for seniors, computer literacy training, internet service for residences, online safety education and expanded internet access for low-income students. Binary Heart received the largest grant, for its Digital Dreams Initiative 2026.

The program invited nonprofit proposals to improve access to affordable broadband and computing devices, build digital skills and address gaps identified in the city's Digital Opportunity Strategic Plan.

"This is the seventh year the City has invested in Digital Opportunity initiatives, and we're thrilled to see so many organizations committed to advancing digital opportunity in our community," said Tracy Gander, the city's Digital Opportunity Specialist.

Gander said the city received 18 applications seeking more than $144,000, with six organizations applying for the first time. She said she looked forward to working with the nonprofits to help close the digital divide.

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