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Similar to last year&#8217;s grant opportunities, we particularly encourage projects that directly address the educational needs of our low-income children who&nbsp;are struggling to avoid falling behind their&nbsp;more&nbsp;affluent peers.&nbsp;This might take the form of boosting churches&#8217; internet access for children with limited home access; purchasing devices (Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, etc.) for use in churches&#8217; after-school tutoring programs, providing books for children with&nbsp;limited means, etc.&nbsp;Below you will find a link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/c4c\/community-connectivity-grant-application\/\">application form<\/a>. 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