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ADECA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the State of Alabama has administered the program since 1982.
The program is available to all non-entitlement communities (those not receiving direct funds from HUD) that meet applicable thresholds
All projects must meet one of the three national objectives:
The State is required to write an action plan each year for approval by HUD that shows how the State intends to distribute the funds. Since the beginning, Alabama has distributed the majority of funds through competition among communities.
Competitive Fund
ADECA annually awards CDBG money for the Large City, Small City and County categories. Applicants are scored based on several competitive factors including community need, cost efficiency, appropriateness and impact. Applications deadlines are announced during the annual workshop in the first quarter of the year.
Competitive categories are:
Grant Ceiling
The Small City Fund has a ceiling of $400,000. The Large City Fund and County Fund both have ceilings of $500,000.
Typical Activities
Grants for computers provide nonprofits with funding to acquire technology, enhance digital literacy, and improve operational efficiency. These grants support organizations in bridging the digital divide and expanding access to vital resources.
Find 8,000+ grant opportunities for computers and technology, with $3.84B available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits to funders, offering tools for customized searches, deadline tracking, and insights to modernize operations.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Computers for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Computer grants are typically awarded to nonprofit organizations that assist underserved communities with education, digital literacy, or workforce development.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for computers for nonprofits, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 28.0% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Grants for computuers aim to close the digital divide by equipping nonprofit organizations with computers, new software, and IT resources. Through these grants, funders cover the cost of the technology needed to improve efficiency, expand digital access, and support educational initiatives.
On average, computer grants provide funding between $0 and $188,250,000, with typical awards falling around $37,500 (median) and $734,409 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Many technology professionals and organizations, such as the Dell Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, contribute to the $2.99 billion available in computer grants. State and federal government agencies, including NASA and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), also fund computer grants.
A standout computer grant application should include:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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