Awards up to $20,000 in matching funds to community projects which increase resident access to information technology, increase literacy in using technology, and/or apply technology to foster civic engagement and community building. More info here. Dea…
The North Seattle Family Center, a program of Children’s Home Society of Washington, successfully completed a yearlong Technology Matching Fund grant to expand the computer lab at Seattle Housing Authority’s Lake City Court Apartments. The $18,000 in project funds helped 228 low-income and vulnerable residents in North Seattle gain technology access and skills. Serving a greater diversity The project added adaptive equipment to the computer lab, which increased access for individuals with disabilities. Staff […]
Attend a Technology Matching Fund grant workshop on Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM. Here you will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply and what makes for a successful application. The City is awarding matching grants of up to $20,000 per project to increase technology literacy or use… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever misplaced an important piece of paper, like a birth certificate or an identification card? A hassle, yes, but not that big a deal. Now imagine if you were homeless. People struggling with homelessness are routinely asked to show documentation in order to access services. However, this documentation is easily lost or destroyed, and it is often difficult and costly to produce the information needed when it’s needed most. Seattle nonprofit, Springwire, worked […]
The 2014 Technology Matching Fund grant cycle is now open! The City is awarding matching grants of up to $20,000 per project to increase technology literacy or use of technology tools for civic engagement for Seattle residents. The deadline to apply is March 12th! Important dates for grant applicants: … [ Keep reading ]
Technology Matching Funds are now available: with a March 12, 2014 deadline. Apply for a grant up to $20,000 for technology literacy and access or civic engagement projects. New applicants are encouraged to attend a grant information session at 10 a.m. on Jan. 30, at the 2100 Building (2100 24th Avenue South) or 6 p.m. on Feb. 4, at the Beacon Hill Library (2821 Beacon Avenue South). Learn more about how to apply for funds, which projects […]
With support from the Technology Matching Fund to install state-of-the-art laptops, Iu-Mien now provides computer access at their Southeast Seattle location. Volunteers play a key role in providing computer instruction for those looking to become more employable in the market place. Upcoming trainings include Computer and Internet Basics, Email, YouTube, Facebook, Craigslist and Microsoft Word. They also offer computer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays for children ages Kindergarten through high school enrolled in their After […]
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The Filipino Community of Seattle is offering a technology instruction project for up to 50 youths starting this Fall. The program is called STEAM Lab, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. It will expose kids to computer literacy and robotics. Students will also learn essential life skills training, collaboratively working in project-based teams, and developing problem solving skills. Inspiring Technology Careers The organization hopes to raise awareness not only about the challenges that […]
The Seattle Channel’s weekly magazine show, CityStream, featured Community Technology. Hear the inspiring stories of how the Technology Matching Fund empowers people to reach their goals. Entrepreneurs Rick Guy and Iris Hastheease work together to grow their businesses at the Rainier Vista Tech Center. Hanna Negussie helps newly arrived immigrants at the Ethiopian Community Center use technology not available in their home country. Lisa Maurer’s limited vision doesn’t hold her back from sharing her digital […]
