The Digital Literacy Alliance — a 19-organization collective born out of the Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia — just awarded close to $175,000 to 12 Philly organizations as they try to reduce the digital skills gap across the city.

Similar to last year’s grants round, the organizations focus on underserved populations such as immigrants, seniors, English-as-a-second-language speakers and people experiencing homeless.

“Expanding access to invaluable digital resources will only help our city and communities continue to grow and thrive,” said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney in a press release. “It’s also important that we continue to support organizations that are dedicated to helping Philadelphians of all ages and backgrounds become digital innovators, educators and leaders.”

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