NFL and Bengals award $30,000 grant to United Way of the Greater Dayton Area
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) The Cincinnati Bengals and the NFL Foundation announced a $30,000 grant award Thursday to the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area. The money will support local schools and other organizations to help fund access to technology for rural school children in Preble and Greene Counties. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Untied Way of the Greater Dayton Area, Tom Maultsby said, “Cincinnati Bengals care about this community and their support for this initiative will provide tablets, internet service, and technical support to rural children without access.”
The organizations said the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequalities in access to the internet and other digital tools for academic success. This gap, referred to as the ‘digital divide’ shows an infrastructure gap between those with computer access and those who don’t. Bengals Director of Community Engagement Alex Simons said, “Funding from this grant will help local schools purchase equipment, launch digital access programs and rebound from the effects of COVID-19. We are proud to contribute to this important initiative to better support students and parents.”
