SPECTRUM TO AWARD $1 MILLION IN 2026 SPECTRUM DIGITAL EDUCATION GRANTS
Rhea-AI Summary
Spectrum (CHTR) will award $1 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants in 2026, bringing the program's total investment to more than $12 million since 2017. Eligible nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status serving Spectrum's 41-state service area can apply from February 2 to February 27, 2026. The program funds digital literacy, workforce readiness, device distribution and community tech spaces.
Since 2017 the program has awarded 382 grants to 202 organizations, reached 200,000+ community members, helped issue >b>20,000 laptops and devices
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- Spectrum to award $1 million in 2026 grants
- $12M+ total program investment since 2017
- Program has awarded 382 grants to 202 organizations
- Supported programs benefiting 200,000+ community members
- Helped nonprofits issue 20,000+ laptops/devices and sponsor ~50,000 digital classes
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CHTR declined 2.93%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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CHTR was down 2.49% while peers were mixed: AMX up 3.54%, CHT up 0.57%, BCE down 0.41%, TU down 0.07%, SATS down 1.87%, indicating stock-specific pressure rather than a uniform sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 | Debt financing closed | Neutral | +2.3% | Closing of $3.0 billion senior unsecured notes due 2033 and 2036. |
| Jan 12 | Scholarship program | Positive | -1.9% | Launch of sixth Spectrum Scholars class with $300,000 in awards. |
| Jan 06 | Debt pricing | Neutral | -2.0% | Pricing of $3.0 billion senior unsecured notes for refinancing and buybacks. |
| Jan 06 | Ad tech partnership | Positive | +0.3% | Spectrum Reach adopting Gracenote-powered show-level reporting via Index Exchange. |
| Jan 06 | Debt offering intent | Neutral | +0.3% | Announcement of planned senior unsecured notes for refinancing and buybacks. |
Recent news skewed toward financing transactions and community/education initiatives, with debt offerings eliciting modest, mixed reactions and at least one positive CSR announcement coinciding with a share-price decline.
Over recent months, Charter’s headlines have focused on financing moves and community-focused programs. On Jan 13, 2026, it closed $3.0 billion of senior unsecured notes, following earlier pricing and offering announcements on Jan 6, 2026. Alongside these, Spectrum has highlighted education and scholarship initiatives, such as the Spectrum Scholars program. Today’s Spectrum Digital Education grant news continues the theme of community investment against a backdrop of active capital markets activity.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Spectrum’s plan to award $1 million in 2026 grants, taking total Spectrum Digital Education investment above $12 million since 2017. It reinforces a multi-year focus on digital skills, devices and community tech spaces. Set against recent financing transactions and ongoing integration and leverage considerations in SEC filings, investors may track how such programs support brand strength and long-term customer engagement alongside core financial metrics.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Grants Support Nonprofits That Connect Communities to Digital Skills Training, Tools and Resources
Key Takeaways:
- Spectrum Digital Education helps nonprofits expand access to digital skills, devices and learning opportunities in their communities.
- In 2026, Spectrum will award
$1 million $12 million - Eligible nonprofits serving communities within Spectrum's service area can apply from February 2 to February 27.
Across Spectrum's service area, Spectrum Digital Education supports nonprofits that help their community members – from seniors and veterans to students, working adults and families in need – access the digital education skills and tools they need to stay connected. Grants support initiatives like digital literacy programs, workforce readiness training, and efforts that provide donated or affordable laptops and other devices. Funding also helps power community tech spaces, like computer labs and learning hubs, where people can get hands-on support using online tools and services safely and effectively.
"Spectrum Digital Education is focused on removing real barriers by helping people build the digital skills required to apply for jobs, pursue education and manage essential online services," said Rahman Khan, Group Vice President, Community Impact. "Through our nonprofit partnerships, we help turn connectivity into capability by creating pathways to opportunity and independence."
Measurable Impact in Communities Across the
Since launching in 2017, Spectrum Digital Education has:
- Awarded 382 grants to 202 unique organizations
- Supported programs benefiting over 200,000 community members across 41 states
- Helped nonprofits issue more than 20,000 laptops and devices and sponsor nearly 50,000 digital education classes
Highlights from the 2025 Spectrum Digital Education grant cycle include:
- Adult Learning Center in
Spartanburg, SC : Provides workforce training including GED prep, pre-employment testing and computer skills classes. Grant funding supports digital literacy programs that help adult learners build foundational skills tied to employment. - The Science Zone in
Casper, WY : Delivers hands-on STEAM education to youth across centralWyoming . Spectrum's grant expands access to coding, robotics tools and interactive learning experiences. - Project
Hawaii inHilo, HI : Supports homeless and at-risk youth inHawaii . Grant funding powers a teen mentoring program that provides computers, technical training and a resource lounge focused on academic success and career readiness. - Seniors in Service in
Tampa Bay, FL : Connects volunteers aged 55 and older to serve seniors, veterans and children in the community. Spectrum's grant supports digital education for older adults, including training on accessing essential online services. - Loaves, Fishes & Computers in
Salinas, CA : Provides low-cost devices and digital literacy to families. Grant funding supports computer refurbishment and skills training that puts functional technology into more homes.
To be eligible for a Spectrum Digital Education grant, organizations must serve communities within Spectrum's 41-state service area and have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. More information on how to apply is available on the Spectrum Digital Education grants page.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to 58 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
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