PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentives, supported by AT&T

Deadline: June 2, 2023

The Public Library Association (PLA) is partnering with AT&T to help libraries close the digital divide through new and improved DigitalLearn.org courses and training materials. Funds awarded will support libraries in conducting digital literacy training in their community and promote PLA and AT&T digital literacy courses, which are freely available in English and Spanish at DigitalLearn.org. Classes can be conducted either in-person or online.

All public libraries in the US and Washington, DC, are eligible to apply for an incentive of $6000. There is a total funding pool of $1.2 million. Some examples of how incentive funds may be used:

• Hire trainers to conduct the workshops. Purchase and distribute materials to promote PLA and AT&T digital literacy resources and library’s digital skills support. Examples include bookmarks, flash drives, flyers, headphones, etc.
• Advertise PLA and AT&T’s digital literacy resources and library’s digital literacy support. Examples include Facebook ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads, newspaper advertisements, billboards, and promotional videos.
• Purchase equipment to be used for training (e.g., computer and/or projector to be used for trainings)
• Print handouts, certificates and other learner materials for in-person trainings
• Translate online course or training materials into languages other than currently available English and Spanish resources
• Rent a space for training (if needed and not held in a library)
• Purchase project supplies (e.g., paper, post-its, printing, etc.), snacks and/or childcare for attendees
• Purchase PPE such as masks, hand and equipment sanitizer for in-person trainings

For more information and to apply, visit:

 https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive/phaseii