Closing the Digital Divide
2024 Fundraising
Thank you for visiting our website! We appreciate your interest in our organization and hope you will consider supporting our cause.
As a nonprofit, we rely on fundraising to support our programs. Our 2024 fundraising goals are focused around two key projects, including broadband and radio communication infrastructure deployment. Please review the following projects and consider making a donation to support our cause!
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Every donation and sponsorship, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. Your generosity will help us make a positive impact on the lives of many. If you can donate, please visit our fundraising page to make a secure online donation. Your gift is tax-deductible, and we will send you a receipt for your records.
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Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we can make a real difference in our community.
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Sincerely,
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Calvin Sandeen
Executive Director
Sponsorship Package
Byte Size
The Byte Size package supports radio communication workshops in
unserved communities.
100 Free Radios
Increased Access
Reliable Communication
2 Community Trainings
Faster Emergency Response
$5,000
Bandwidth Booster
The Bandwidth Booster package supports broadband planning for unserved communities.
1 Unserved Community
1 Paid Staff Member
1 Broadband Plan
1 Broadband Consultant
1 Grant Application
$25,000
Wireless Warrior
The Wireless Warrior package supports radio repeater deployment and expands emergency radio coverage.
1 Radio Repeater
Broader Coverage
Neighbor Communication
Community Safety
Free to Use - 24/7
$15,000
Divide Defeater
The Divide Defeater package supports broadband infrastructure projects in
unserved communities.
1 Grant Matching Funds
~250 Unserved Households
Open Access
Future Proof Technology
Community Governed
$50,000
Thank you for reviewing our sponsorship package! If you are interested in sponsoring WiConduit, please reach out to us today. We would be excited to discuss sponsorship logistics with you face-to-face and establish a working relationship. Please click here for a full copy of our sponsorship package and email info@wiconduit.org for sponsorship inquiries.
FY 2023
Grants and Sponsors
California Emerging Technology Fund
The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) provides leadership statewide to close the “Digital Divide” by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband to unserved and underserved communities and populations. CETF provided WiConduit with a $50,000 grant to support our mission. Thank you CETF!
County of Sonoma
The County of Sonoma provided WiConduit with a grant totaling $306,548 to support fire mitigation projects in the Forestville Community. This grant has allowed us to conduct vegetation management work which will protect residents from fire threats as well as utility infrastructure. By reducing fire fuels, we have reduced the threat of telecom and power outages, and we have protected the lives of our community members. Thank you County of Sonoma!
Russian River Rotary
The Russian River Rotary (RRR) has provided WiConduit with a $1,000 grant to support our cause and the work we conduct in West Sonoma County. We appreciate everything RRR does for its community and allowing WiConduit to continue our work. Thank you Russian River Rotary!
Monday.com Digital Lift
Monday.com provided WiConduit with a $1,000 to support its operational costs, including software and equipment. This has allowed WiConduit to complete its work more effectively. Thank you Monday.com!