PLA Digital Navigator Workshop Incentive Program

 Deadline: October 18, 2024

The 2024–2025 PLA Digital Navigator Workshop Incentive is a pilot program supported by AT&T. This initiative is designed to support libraries that already have Digital Navigators in place, providing funding to enhance their efforts in teaching digital literacy skills using PLA's DigitalLearn course modules that are freely available to anyone.

Digital Navigators are individuals who help community members navigate the digital world, providing guidance and support for various digital literacy topics. This program aims to equip these Navigators with additional resources to better serve their communities.

Funding Details: 

• 35 libraries will receive $4,000 each to support their Digital Navigators and reach at least 15 learners.
• Grant funds can be used to compensate Digital Navigators, advertise the program, purchase training aids, supplies, technology, and giveaways, print and translate materials, provide snacks, transportation, childcare, and more.

Key Requirements:

• Conduct training by May 30, 2025, engaging a minimum of 15 learners, using DigitalLearn training content such as: Internet Basics, Video Conferencing Basics, Cybersecurity Basics, Email Basics, Computer Basics (Windows 10), Computer Basics (macOS 11), Mobile Device Basics (Android), Mobile Device Basics (iOS).
• Submit the necessary forms by November 15, 2024, and watch all onboarding videos and webinars.
• Collect learner surveys and report monthly learner numbers. Participate in evaluation interviews and surveys.
• Develop a plan to recruit learners, particularly from underserved groups, and announce the award through various communication channels.
• Open to public libraries in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., that already have a Digital Navigator.

For more information, visit the PLA Digital Navigator Workshop Incentive website. Apply through ALA Apply, the American Library Association's Grant Management System.