ACT for Alexandria

For the ACTion Network, a public issues online forum where problems are posted, debated and citizens decide on what actions to take in response

Akron Digital Media Center

To establish a digital media center that trains citizen journalists whose content is broadcast to downtown projection screens and posted to existing online site in partnership with the local newspaper

Allen County Public Library Foundation

To increase access and introduce English-language learning technology to up to 2,000 underserved Burmese and Hispanic citizens

Amazing County (aka CountyBounty)

To raise awareness of local resources and history by creating Amazing County (aka CountyBounty), an online awareness scavenger hunt

Be Counted, Represent

To use cellular phones and other technologies to alert Latino youth to the importance of census participation

Beyond Bullets

To create "Beyond Bullets," a media campaign that reduces gun violence, using youth reporters and roving anti-gun film festivals

Boulder County Civic Forum

To expand and enhance the Boulder County Civic Forum to serve as a catalyst for greater community engagement in Boulder County

CTMirror.org

To develop an online website, CTMirror.org, with news, information, analysis and discussion about Connecticut state government and public policy

Central Pennsylvania 2-1-1

To launch a 2-1-1 information and referral service in 15 counties in Central Pennsylvania

Community Forums

To create NPR-style forums organized around six key sectors using radio and online

Community Information Action Agenda

To develop a "community information action agenda" for filling holes in the information ecosystem. The proposed grant builds on the previous Community Information Challenge grant made in late 2008

Computers for Improved Access at Macon Library

To provide improved digital access for library patrons and create a civic gathering place