Charter Communications will allocate $1 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants during 2026, raising the program’s cumulative investment since its inception in 2017 to over $12 million. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating within Charter’s 41-state service area can submit applications from February 2 through February 27. This funding will underwrite initiatives ranging from digital literacy workshops to device distribution, directly supporting community members’ efforts to acquire critical online skills for education, employment and everyday life.

Since launch, the Spectrum Digital Education program has awarded 382 grants to 202 unique organizations, benefiting more than 200,000 individuals. Grantees have issued upwards of 20,000 laptops and devices and sponsored nearly 50,000 digital education classes. In the 2025 cycle, grants funded GED preparation and pre-employment testing in Spartanburg, SC; hands-on STEAM coding and robotics labs in Casper, WY; a teen mentoring resource lounge in Hilo, HI; digital service training for seniors and veterans in Tampa Bay, FL; and computer refurbishment and family training in Salinas, CA.

According to Rahman Khan, Group Vice President of Community Impact, Spectrum Digital Education seeks to dismantle barriers to connectivity by converting Internet access into practical capability. The program targets underserved populations—including seniors, veterans, students, working adults and families—to foster digital independence. By investing in community tech spaces such as computer labs and learning hubs, Charter aims to drive long-term economic and educational outcomes that reinforce its broader mission of delivering seamless connectivity and digital inclusion.