The Fund for Digital Opportunity

We finance and partner with communities to build affordable, reliable internet connectivity where it’s needed most.

In an economy that runs on broadband, access must be universal.

Internet connectivity is foundational to social and economic opportunity, yet too many communities are being left behind — lacking the investment and partners needed to get connected.

Connect Humanity is a nonprofit impact fund working to change that. We partner with communities and local broadband providers to bring fast, affordable internet and digital adoption services to places overlooked by traditional markets.

When the right partners and capital come together, connectivity projects become feasible and sustainable. We bridge gaps between communities, providers, and funders to unlock investment and scale connectivity where it’s needed most.

How we do it

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Capital that works for community broadband

We provide flexible, patient capital to community-focused internet providers and projects — helping networks get built and sustained.

Community engagement and coalition building

We design programs that help communities organize and develop shared strategies to advance broadband infrastructure and digital adoption.

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Technical assistance services

We offer hands-on technical and strategic support, from early-stage planning and business modeling to partnership development and investment readiness.

Join our mission to connect humanity

We’ve invested $3.1 million, unlocking an additional $47 million to extend internet access to thousands of low-income and rural Americans. Working with 100+ communities, our programs have helped over a hundred thousand people get on a path to life-changing internet access. In total, our work has catalyzed $134 million in additional funding and generated $239 million in measurable economic ripple effects.

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How we Work

Matchmakers
Investors
Catalyzers
Advocates

Matchmakers

We connect underserved communities with ISPs and investors, bridging gaps in understanding and aligning interests to foster strong partnerships.

Investors

We are investors, pioneering new models to sustainably finance community-focused ISPs on terms they and the communities they serve can afford. Our deals are structured to empower communities, with incentives and accountability mechanisms to ensure providers deliver on commitments.

Catalyzers

Sharing our investment insights and strategies, we’re proving that community broadband is a viable asset class. Our funder partnerships unlock more finance to power the ISPs that can close the digital divide.

Advocates

We advocate for community broadband, sharing the insights we gather as digital opportunity funders to influence policy, improve practices, and support allies who share our mission.