Internet for All

Focus Areas
Media Policy
Digital Equity
Community Internet

Access to digital technology is a critical need in today’s democracy and our media-saturated information society. IPMF believes the internet is a public utility and a right, not a luxury. We want to ensure that all communities have access to open, affordable, and reliable internet.

The Internet for All program aims to help communities get and stay connected to the internet in order to access the information and resources they need to have agency and thrive. The program supports:

  • The expansion of community internet that is collectively owned and managed by local communities.
  • Projects and organizations that aim to strengthen community organizing for digital equity. 

Examples of this work include:

  • Philly Community Wireless, a volunteer-led coalition of technologists and organizers working to build community controlled wireless internet networks in Philadelphia. 
  • Technology Learning Collaborative, a professional development organization advocating for digital access, inclusion, and literacy in Philadelphia.

See our glossary for definitions of terms we use to describe our work

What We Support

    Projects

    $300,000 - Awarded December 2021

    Focus areas
    Media Policy
    Description

    A two-year grant to empower local community leadership to improve digital outcomes and to advance digital equity by engaging in federal and state broadband policymaking.

    $200,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Community Internet
    Description

    To build community-owned/operated internet infrastructures that will democratize access, promote digital literacy, and fight digital inequity with free, net-neutral broadband service in North Philadelphia. This is a two-year grant. Recipient of the 2021 Digital Equity Fund grant.

    $45,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Youth
    Digital Equity
    Description

    To prepare underrepresented young people to succeed as tech and innovation leaders through project-based learning and mentorship, resources, and support networks in the tech and innovation space.

    $25,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Digital Equity
    Description

    To support a new community computer lab that will expand digital access and equity in Kensington.

    $25,000 - Awarded August 2021

    Focus areas
    Digital Equity
    Description

    To support workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and technical assistance for digital inclusion practitioners and direct service providers in Philadelphia, thereby increasing the number of individuals and families who are receiving the digital inclusion resources they need to thrive. Recipient of the 2021 Digital Equity Fund grant.

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