DEPO-KC
Bridging the digital divide in Kansas City…together.
What is DEPO-KC?
DEPO-KC: a Kansas City-based nonprofit focused on Awareness, Assistance, Alignment, Advocacy, and Accountability of those receiving and using federal, state, local, and donated funds in the pursuit of digital equity for the bi-state area. We are here to support nonprofits striving to bridge the digital divide in the region to make a larger impact and secure additional funding to broaden the work they do. The mission of DEPO-KC is to conquer the digital inequity in our region through the support of those doing the work within communities small and large.
Awareness
Highlighting funding opportunities and engaging with gap-filling organizations
Assistance
Helping to achieve consistent grant writing, data collecting, and reporting.
Alignment
Managing a community ‘scorecard’ from goals determined by all funding sources.
Advocacy
Promoting all organizations committed to digital equity programs.
Accountability
Committing all partners to collaboration, transparency, and data sharing.
“To improve digital access for our communities we must work together to hold each other accountable to the standards set by those awarding us investments to continue to bridge the gap in our under-served neighborhoods.”
— Tom Esselman, Interim Director - Digital Equity Program Office of Greater Kansas City
