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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

Tech Talk Tuesday: Bringing Transparency to Our Digital Properties

April 23, 2019

The reality of providing online content in 2019 is that all visitors to our public website have distinct needs and abilities. As a local government, the City of Seattle is responsible for providing access to digital information and services for all residents. We strive to create an inclusive experience. In… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: News, Tech TalkTagged With: analytics, digital, Digital equity, innovation, privacy, transparency, web analytics

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

Road Map to Connecting the Under-connected – Towns and cities at core of digital inclusion policies and partnerships

December 7, 2018

By David Keyes, Digital Equity Program Manager, City of Seattle and Amina Fazlullah, Mozilla Fellow 2018 A dozen chattering four-year-old’s pile into the tech learning lab, scamper for their chairs, and jump into their ABCMouse online learning activities. These future technology leaders don’t need to see the link to city… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Technology, NewsTagged With: #DigitalEquity, community technology, Digital equity, Mozilla, Mozilla Fellowship, under connected

Digital Equity Community Gathers to Build Cross-Sector Collaboration

November 14, 2018

A gathering of more than 40 community members resolute on co-designing a network dedicated to resource sharing and collaboration around digital equity took place on October 25, 2018. The event, hosted by Seattle Information Technology’s Community Technology team, brought together participants from a wide range of organizations and institutions dedicated… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Technology, Digital Equity, NewsTagged With: #TechMatchingFund, accessibility, affordable internet, community technology, Digital equity, digital equity initiative, digital knowledge, digital technology, internet, Seattle Information Technology, Technology Matching Fund

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

Technology Matching Fund Workshops: In Case You Missed It

April 5, 2018

Three workshops held recently for the Technology Matching Fund Grant (TMF) program provided valuable information for potential applicants. Couldn’t attend a session? No problem! Here’s a quick overview of the information presented: What are the Technology Matching Fund Grants? Each year the City of Seattle awards funds to organizations with… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: #TechMatchingFund, Digital equity, digital equity initiative, digital literacy, parental engagement, Technology Matching Fund

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