October Grants for Technology and Digital Equity

October brings a strong month for technology and digital equity nonprofits. Whether you're working on broadband access, AI research partnerships, or digitizing collections that center underrepresented voices, the funders below are actively seeking applications. The deadlines cluster in the first half of the month, so if any of these feel like a fit, now is the time to start the conversation with your board and program teams.

Johnson & Johnson Foundation: Grant for Oncology-Focused Nonprofits

If your organization works in community oncology, this grant supports nonprofits advancing cancer care through AI adoption or expanded clinical trial access. The Johnson & Johnson Foundation is funding pilot programs and expansion of existing models, with awards up to $150,000. The deadline is October 5. Apply here

Maine Technology Institute: Grant for Innovation Ecosystem Nonprofits

Maine-based organizations helping tech-driven companies form and scale can access up to $500,000 through the Maine Technology Institute. Both established and newer organizations are welcome, and multi-year projects are considered. Your program needs to show direct impact on Maine's innovation ecosystem. The deadline is October 14. Apply here

State of Utah: Grant for Utah Higher Education AI Research Teams

Utah institutions of higher education leading AI research that improves lives across health, environment, bioinnovation, and autonomous systems can compete for up to $1,000,000. Projects must include an academic-industry partnership and can pursue three funding tiers: Moonshot Awards, Pathfinder Grants, or Spark Grants. The deadline is October 15. Apply here

Council on Library and Information Resources and Mellon Foundation: Grant for Nonprofit Collecting Organizations to Digitize Underrepresented Collections

Nonprofit collecting organizations can apply for up to $300,000 to digitize rare materials that deepen public understanding of underrepresented communities, including Indigenous voices, LGBTQ+ communities, disabled populations, and others. The program centers public knowledge, broad representation, authentic partnerships, and community-centered access. Applications go through a two-stage review process. The deadline is October 20. Apply here

California Public Utilities Commission: Grants for Nonprofits Bridging the Digital Divide

Two California opportunities are live this month. Nonprofit community-based organizations partnering with public schools in low-income districts can access grants up to $100,000 for broadband, devices, and digital skills training. The California Public Utilities Commission is funding three grants totaling $200,000 across rural and urban projects. The deadline for both is October 30. Apply here and Apply here

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration: Grant for Rural Health Providers and Nonprofits

Rural health nonprofits and providers in Arkansas can compete for a substantial pool of funding through the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program. Projects addressing telehealth infrastructure, clinically integrated networks, workforce optimization, and facility enhancements are all eligible. Your project must align with at least one PACT objective and present a credible implementation plan. The deadline is October 30. Apply here

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