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ZeroDivide Receives Stimulus Funding to Foster New Generation of Technology Adopters in Underserved Youth and Tribal Communities

ZeroDivide was awarded $2,070,399 in two grants from the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Vice-President Joe Biden announced the grants as part of 94 Recovery Act investments in federal broadband projects in 37 states.

Click on the following radio interviews to hear ZeroDivide's Chief Community Investment Officer Laura Efurd comment on what the funds mean for communities:

KQED's radio broadcast on California Broadband Projects Get Stimulus Dollars 

KPLU's report on Stimulus Money Funds Film Classes for Girls

ZeroDivide Receives Stimulus Funding to Foster New Generation of Youth Technology Adopters in Underserved Communities

August 18, 2010 San Francisco, California — ZeroDivide was awarded $1,384,242 by the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create a new generation of youth technology users within underserved communities in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington states.

ZeroDivide Receives Stimulus Funding to Increase Broadband Adoption in Native American Tribal Communities

San Francisco, California — ZeroDivide was awarded $686,157 by the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to quadruple broadband adoption rates within the 19 Native American reservations that encompass the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (SCTCA). Current broadband adoption rates for American Indians are the lowest of any ethnic group within the continental United States.

What is BTOP?

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) NTIA administers the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) within three project categories:

We invite you to learn more about our grantees and community partners.

Our 2009 year-end report is now available online. 

The mission of the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age is to make recommendations to the FCC regarding policies and practices that will further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in telecommunications and related industries.

At the June 15 meeting the Constitutional, Broadband and Media Issues working groups presented best practices recommendations. Members of the general public were invited to attend the meeting.

Click here to view a copy of the presentation made by Laura Efurd 

Click here to view archived videos of presentations made to FCC

Hip Hop is an international phenomena that began as a social justice movement in Harlem in the 1970s. While the commercial aspects of Hip Hop more recognized, there is a strong connection to social justice issues among the Hip Hop community, particularly among youth of color.  In the new report Hip Hop and Social Justice Initiative, ZeroDivide shares our experience working with this community and supporting their growth and ability to impact positive social change.