Charter Communications’ Spectrum unit will award $1 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants during 2026, raising the program’s cumulative investment to over $12 million since its 2017 inception. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits within Spectrum’s 41-state service area can apply between February 2 and February 27. Grants will fund digital literacy programs, workforce training, device distribution and community tech spaces that serve seniors, veterans, students, working adults and families in need.

Since launch, Spectrum Digital Education has awarded 382 grants to 202 unique organizations, benefiting over 200,000 community members. Participating nonprofits have issued more than 20,000 laptops and devices and sponsored nearly 50,000 digital education classes. Notable 2025 grant recipients include Adult Learning Center in Spartanburg, SC (GED prep and computer skills), The Science Zone in Casper, WY (coding and robotics for youth), and Project Hawaii in Hilo, HI (technical training for at-risk youth).

Spectrum’s grant program underscores Charter’s community impact strategy, potentially bolstering regulatory goodwill and supporting broadband adoption in underserved areas. By reinforcing its role in digital inclusion and workforce readiness, Charter may enhance brand equity and customer loyalty, factors that investors view as complimentary to its core broadband and video services operations.