The Technology Matching Fund seeks to support community-driven solutions to achieving digital equity in Seattle.
Donor Name: City of Seattle
State: Washington
City: Seattle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grants are a cornerstone of the City’s Digital Equity Program. The vision is for Seattle to be a city where technology’s opportunities equitably empower all residents and communities, especially those who are historically underserved or underrepresented. These grants seek to support community-driven solutions to achieving digital equity in Seattle.
The City of Seattle conducted a broad survey (quantitative research) and focus groups (qualitative research) to better understand residents’ access and use of technology and internet services, barriers to use, and the support needed to help ensure all residents have the same opportunities. The Technology Access and Adoption Study helps guide digital equity programs and funding for Seattle residents.
Digital equity grants aim to increase internet access and adoption through:
- Digital navigator services: Provide one-on-one or small group, just-in-time assistance.
- Digital literacy classes/workshops: Provide digital literacy skills training to new technology users.
- Devices and technical support: Provide devices (for example: laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, assistive technology) and the technical training or support needed to use them effectively.
- Internet connectivity: Provide internet to low-income Seattle residents by expanding WiFi, Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) access, or another means (for example: hotspots, routers, SIM cards, or WiFi access points).
Funding Information
- Approximately $455,000 is available for digital equity grants.
- Each organization is eligible for a maximum of $45,000.
Grant Period
June 2026 – May 2027.
Allowed Expenses
The following expenses are eligible for funding:
- Infrastructure and Broadband
- Personnel.
Eligible proposals
- Have all project activities occur within the Seattle City limits.
- Provide services that are accessible and take place at locations that benefit City of Seattle residents.
- Support activities that focus on contributing to creating access and digital equity for the most-impacted communities.
- Have 25% confirmed community match.
- Be completed within one year of contracting.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be located within the Seattle city limits and have a City of Seattle address on their application.
- Organizations that have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
- Neighborhood or Community groups that have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
- Tribes and tribal organizations.
- Parent-Teacher-Student Associations (PTSA).
- Non-profit business associations.
- Community-based organizations
- A FISCAL SPONSOR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that agrees to act as the trustee of your project’s funds and assumes financial responsibilities related to recordkeeping and the disbursement of funds. If you are not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, you are required to secure a fiscal sponsor in order to contract with the City of Seattle. For groups that must hire a fiscal sponsor, a fee of 5% to 10% of the total grant award is often charged. This fee may be included in your proposal budget.
- School-Based Projects: Applications for school-based projects are eligible but must come from a Parent-Teacher-Student Association or community-based organization. The funds must support after-school or evening-based programs. Funds may not be used for in-school projects that do not engage the larger community.
For more information, visit City of Seattle.
