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Internet for All Seattle Update Report

May 21, 2021

The Seattle Information Technology Department’s Community Technology team presented the Internet for All Seattle Update Report at the May 19 City Council Transportation and Utilities Committee (presentation). The Internet for All (IFA) Update Report follows up on the first Internet for All Seattle Report from September 2020 and summarizes progress on initial strategies to increase access and adoption of affordable and reliable… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: Digital Divide, Digital equity, digital inclusion, Internet for all

Technology Matching Fund grant applications open for 2021

November 13, 2020

City of Seattle grants will again be offered to organizations working to close the digital divide; applications due Jan. 12, 2021 The City of Seattle is opening the 2021 round of applications for the Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grants. Community organizations and nonprofits are encouraged to apply for grants of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: City of Seattle, Digital Divide, Digital equity, digital inclusion, Technology Matching Fund

City of Seattle invests $320,000 to improve digital literacy, access to technology

August 13, 2019

Eleven Technology Matching Fund recipients aim to close digital divide The Seattle City Council approved $320,000 in funding for community-led projects that increase digital literacy. The Technology Matching Fund grants were awarded to 11 projects that will reach an estimated 3,000 residents, increasing their access to technology and digital skills… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: News, Technology Matching FundTagged With: City of Seattle, Digital Divide, Digital equity, digital literacy, Digital Skills

Technology Matching Fund Workshops: What You Missed

March 21, 2019

The City of Seattle recently held three workshops to help understand how to apply for the Technology Matching Fund Grant program. Missed one of the workshops? No problem! Here’s some information designed to get you up-to-speed on the application process. So, what is the Technology Matching Fund? Technology Matching Fund… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: #DigitalEquity, #TechMatchingFund, community technology, Digital Divide, Digital equity, digital inclusion, digital knowledge, public access, technology, Technology Matching Fund

South Park Information and Resources Center Celebrates Successful First Year of Operation

March 14, 2019

In 2018, its first year of operation, with just 20 laptops and one instructor, the South Park Information and Resources Center enrolled 85 people, predominantly Latino, who were looking to sharpen their digital expertise. Funding from the Center came from a Technology Matching Fund grant that was awarded to help… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Technology, NewsTagged With: #DigitalEquity, #TechMatchingFund, Digital Divide, Digital equity

The City of Seattle Awards $400,000 to Help Improve Digital Equity

August 14, 2018

The Technology Matching Fund grants will be offered for the 21st year in a row to organizations in Seattle working on improving lives through technology literacy The Seattle City Council unanimously approved $400,000 in Technology Matching Funds be awarded to 12 local organizations. These grants are given out annually to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: #TechMatchingFund, Community Passageways, Digital Divide, Digital equity, digital literacy, East African Community Services, Garinagu HounGua, Helping Link, Literacy Source, Millionair Club Charity, PROVAIL, Seattle Neighborhood Group, Somali Family Safety Task Force, South East Effective Development, Technology Matching Fund, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, YouthCare

Seattle Information Technology recognized at NATOA Awards in Seattle

September 21, 2017

Big honors were given out to Seattle IT at this year’s annual conference of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) which took place in Seattle in September. The Digital Engagement Team was honored with two awards. Seattle IT’s Strategic Plan for Facilitating Equitable Access to Wireless Broadband… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Tech TalkTagged With: community technology grants, Digital Divide, Digital equity, Technology Matching Fund

Expanded wi-fi now available at 26 Seattle Community Centers

January 30, 2017

The City of Seattle has completed upgrading public wi-fi equipment at 26 Seattle Parks and Recreation Community Centers, and it’s already helping thousands of users. The increased access points were installed as part of the City’s Digital Equity Action Plan with support from Google. The City has seen wi-fi usage… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Digital Equity, News, Tech TalkTagged With: broadband, Comcast, Digital Divide, Digital equity, digital inclusion, Google, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Wave

Coalition for Refugees from Burma: Another Technology Matching Fund Success Story

October 8, 2015

It’s only been a few months since the award, but one recipient of a Technology Matching Fund Grant is already doing great things. The Coalition for Refugees from Burma is featured in the International Examiner for its work promoting digital equity and critical computer skills. 2015 was the third time CRB received a grant and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Technology, NewsTagged With: Civic Engagement, Community, community technology, Digital Divide, digital inclusion, grants, neighborhoods, news, nonprofits, Technology Matching Fund, Youth

2014 Department of Information Technology Report

July 30, 2015

2014 was a year of accomplishment and transition for the Seattle Department of Information Technology. Seattle Channel took home many Emmy Awards. DoIT laid the groundwork for Seattle’s national leadership on our municipal Privacy Principles and Toolkits. We also transferred just over 55% of the City’s 102,000 Web pages into our Content Management System (CMS) and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: annual report, broadband, cable television, communications, Community, community technology, Digital Divide, IT, public access, public access television, Seattle Channel, social media, survey, technology management, Technology Matching Fund

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