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Local Internet Minority Enterprises, LIME
Minorities and allies collaborating to empower communities with technologies for digital equity and a circular economy.
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DrRon Suarez started the discussion Encourage or require new construction of MDUs to include Internet networks? in the forum Local Internet Minority Enterprises, LIME 10 months ago
Encourage or require new construction of MDUs to include Internet networks?
Encouraging or requiring new construction of multiple dwelling units to include Internet networks can be approached through a combination of policy initiatives, incentives, and collaboration with stakeholders. Here are some strategies based on the information from the “Free Apartment Wi-Fi White Paper”:
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Policy Development and…
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DrRon Suarez started the discussion Make housing more affordable by decreasing the cost of utilities? in the forum Local Internet Minority Enterprises, LIME 10 months ago
Make housing more affordable by decreasing the cost of utilities?
To decrease the cost of utilities and make housing more affordable, initiatives like the Ann Arbor city millage have been used to finance the acquisition and renovation of affordable housing, including the implementation of energy-efficient solutions. This millage also aims to construct new apartment buildings on city-owned lots, some of…
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DrRon Suarez started the discussion Would you like to help plan a funding workshop for community Internet? in the forum Local Internet Minority Enterprises, LIME 10 months ago
Would you like to help plan a funding workshop for community Internet?
Creating a successful workshop to secure funding for community Internet initiatives involves several key steps. The goal of the workshop is to educate, engage, and encourage stakeholders, potential funders, and community members to support the development of decentralized community-owned Internet infrastructure. Here’s a brief outline for such…
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DrRon Suarez started the discussion Tips for Grant Application: in the forum Local Internet Minority Enterprises, LIME 10 months ago
- Understand the Requirements: Carefully read the eligibility criteria and application requirements.
- Clear Project Description: Articulate how your project addresses digital literacy and meets the grant’s objectives.
- Budget Planning: Prepare a detailed budget that aligns with the grant’s financial guidelines.
- Partnerships and Collaborations:…
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DrRon Suarez started the discussion Possible grants for digital literacy programs in the forum Local Internet Minority Enterprises, LIME 10 months ago
Possible grants for digital literacy programs
To find federal grants for digital literacy programs, there are several resources you can utilize:
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Grants.gov: This is the primary portal where U.S. government grants are listed. You can search for grants related to digital literacy by using keywords and applying relevant filters.
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Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS): IMLS often…
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DrRon Suarez started the discussion Beyond the affordable connectivity program, ACP in the forum Local Internet Minority Enterprises, LIME 10 months ago
Beyond the affordable connectivity program, ACP
As funding for ACP Band-Aid is going away, our approach is to empower minorities is to build community owned Internet networks that are locally controlled. Here is our announcement.
