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2020 The following section outlines how the TIG team collaborated with each grant recipient to support the successful delivery of their projects: Addressing the Digital Divide The digital divide in our communities became more prominent during this global pandemic. Many young creatives reached by these organizations do not have access to personal devices and/or the internet to continue to participate in virtual programs from home. To address these issues, the TIG team increased the amount up to a maximum of 50% ($5,000) of the grant funds for organizations to use to purchase hardware and Internet connectivity for their young creatives. Many organizations have been utilizing this new amount to buy hardware to start Device-Loaning Programs and subsidize the data and internet bills for their young creatives. Technical Support To support with setting up the Device-Loaning Programs, TIG's Technical Support team worked closely with organizations to determine the best hardware devices to purchase and developed a distribution plan for the Creative Cloud Shared Device licenses. The technical support team also worked closely with the organizations to install the Creative Cloud Shared Device licenses on devices of organizations' staff members, teaching artists, and new devices purchased for the Device-Loaning Programs. Curriculum Revamp TIG's Grant Program Management team had one-on-one check-ins with all 25 Project grantees. During these calls, the organization's program coordinators were given guidance on how to best revamp their curriculum to reach and inspire young creatives through virtual program models. Additionally, organizations received feedback on their engagement plans, technical tools to use for virtual engagement, and overall curriculum to continue to engage and inspire their young creatives. 11

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