Cross posted from http://groups.nten.org/ [501 TechClub Seattle]
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:32:04
From: "Delia Burke" Delia.Burke@Seattle.Gov
Subject: Digital Inclusion Grants - Deadline March 10th
Source: http://www.seattle.gov/tech/tmf
Digital Inclusion Grants Available
Application Deadline: March 10th
The City of Seattle Department of Information Technology is seeking applications for the 2008 Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund. Grants will be awarded for distinct community projects that reach technology underserved communities, thereby increasing "digital inclusion". The City's goals are to 1) increase technology literacy; 2) provide residents with access to computers, the Internet and other information technology; and 3) increase residents' use of technology for community problem solving, civic engagement and community building.
Grant deadline
The City is currently accepting applications for the 2008 grant round. The deadline is Monday, March 10th at 5:00pm. The application and guidelines are available at http://www.seattle.gov/tech/tmf . The fund will award grants of up to $20,000 from a total fund of $175,000.
Questions about applying for a grant?
Attend a grant information session to learn more about the application process, grant requirements, how projects get funded and the experiences of successful applicants. Program staff and current grantees will be there to answer any questions.
Grant Information Sessions:
Wednesday, Feb 6th at 10:30 am
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Directions:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/Delridge/directions.htm
Saturday, Feb 9th at 10:00 am
Northgate Community Center
10510 5th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Directions:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/Northgate/directions.htm
For more information on the Technology Matching Fund , visit http://www.seattle.gov/tech/tmf or contact Delia Burke at 206-233-2751 or delia.burke@seattle.gov.