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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit · North Carolina

Creating a greater impact for nonprofits

Digital Impact Project provides nonprofits with more than just websites. From accessible design and essential web integrations to marketing tools and training, we help organizations share their story, expand their reach, and connect with every member of their community.

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What a funded project includes

Every organization we take on gets the whole toolkit, at no cost to them.

  • An accessible website

    A fast, modern site designed for accessibility from the start, so every member of your community can use it.

  • Integrations & tools

    The web integrations and tools that take routine work off your staff, so they can spend it on the mission.

  • Maintenance & Training

    Launch is only the start. We cover ongoing maintenance to keep your site running smoothly, and train your team so they can update it with confidence.

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About us

Who we are

Digital Impact Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded to close the digital gap for North Carolina nonprofits. We believe that no mission should be held back by outdated technology or inaccessible design. By providing no-cost digital solutions — websites, powerful integrations, and marketing support — we help nonprofits focus on what matters most: serving their communities.

Our mission

To make modern, accessible digital tools available to nonprofits at no cost, empowering them to grow, reach more people, and better execute their missions.

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Our past, present, & future!

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Where it started · November 2025

Digital Impact Grant

In November 2025, Cary Digital Design awarded the first Digital Impact Grant, providing Hope Renovations of Carrboro, NC a fully funded website rebuild. This flagship project will be completed in 2026, serving as a proof of concept for this model to transform how nonprofits access digital tools.

While this initial grant project was being completed, the program formally transitioned into the Digital Impact Project, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in fall 2026. From that point forward, our mission will expand to assist as many nonprofits each year as funding allows — delivering accessible websites, AI integrations, and digital marketing support to organizations that need it most.

What’s next

Digital Access Workshops

Alongside our work with local organizations, Digital Impact will host workshops for adults with disabilities to explore and build skills in coding, graphic design, marketing, communications, and more. These workshops are designed not only to help participants better understand the digital tools nonprofits rely on, but also to create empowering workforce development opportunities in the tech and design fields.

By equipping participants with marketable digital skills, the program supports greater independence, inclusion, and access to careers that may have previously felt out of reach. Each workshop is built around accessibility-first learning so every participant has the tools and guidance they need to succeed.

NextGen Tech Fellowships

Through paid internships, Digital Impact will show young adults the power of nonprofits firsthand. Interns will work alongside our team to build nonprofits websites, create tailored digital tools, and learn how tech plays an important role in charitable organizations. Beyond providing valuable experience, this program exposes the next generation of tech leaders to the importance of philanthropic, community-centered work. Digital Impact will primarily work with students from local universities like UNC-Chapel Hill, Meredith, NC State, NCCU, Duke, and community colleges.

Be part of it

For nonprofits

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Tell us about your organization and what you need. We take on as many nonprofits each year as funding allows.

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For supporters

Help fund the next project

Volunteer, partner with us, or give. Every gift goes toward free, accessible websites and digital tools for the nonprofits who need them most.

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Common questions

The short answers. If yours isn’t here, send us a note below.

What is the Digital Impact Project?

Digital Impact Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in North Carolina. We provide nonprofits with accessible websites, web integrations, digital tools, and marketing support at no cost, so they can spend their time and money on their mission. The project began as the Digital Impact Grant, awarded by Cary Digital Design in November 2025, and became an independent nonprofit in fall 2026.

What does a funded project include?

A fast, modern website designed for accessibility from the start; the web integrations and tools that take routine work off your staff; ongoing maintenance to keep the site running; and training so your team can update it themselves. The nonprofit pays nothing.

Which nonprofits can apply?

Any nonprofit organization can join the waitlist. Our focus is North Carolina, and we take on as many organizations each year as funding allows. Joining the waitlist is how selection starts, and it also helps us show demand to funders.

How do I get a free website for my nonprofit?

Join the nonprofit waitlist and tell us about your organization and what you need. We review the list as funding becomes available and reach out directly when we can take your project on.

How can I support the Digital Impact Project?

Donate through our Givebutter campaign, volunteer your time, or partner with us as an organization. Every gift goes toward free, accessible websites and digital tools for the nonprofits that need them most.

Is the Digital Impact Project a registered charity?

Yes. Digital Impact Project, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 41-3300290. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Contact

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Have a question, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi? Send us a note and we'll get back to you soon.

Prefer email? Write to team@digitalimpactproject.org.