MILWAUKEE — Charter Communications, Inc. announced its commitment towards the 2021 Spectrum Digital Education grant program Tuesday. The program supports nonprofit organizations that educate community members on the benefits of broadband and how to use it in their lives. Since 2017, Spectrum Digital Education has awarded grants to nonprofit organizations in various ways, including teaching seniors digital skills, setting up technology labs, providing online classes for families that need homework and job support, and purchasing laptops for underserved groups.

“The past year has further highlighted the need for high-speed broadband connectivity throughout our country, and Charter is even more committed to doing its part to connect the unserved and underserved,” said Rahman Khan, Vice President of Community Impact for Charter. “Since we launched Spectrum Digital Education in 2017, we’ve provided resources as well as promote adoption and education in digital literacy for those in need throughout the communities we serve, and we look forward to continuing to meet those needs this year.”

To be eligible for a Spectrum Digital Education grant, organizations must serve communities located within Charter’s 41-state service area and have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Nonprofit organizations may begin to apply for support June 1 until Friday, June 25, at 4 p.m. CDT. More information on how to apply is available here.

The company has committed $7 million to support broadband education, technology and training through this program since its launch in 2017. Grants will be announced in August and awarded this fall.

Charter Communications is the parent company of Spectrum News.