The City of Seattle Community Technology Program provides grants to community organizations for help in closing the digital divide, ensuring technology equity for all Seattle residents, and furthering electronic civic engagement. Eligibility varies somewhat with our different programs, but funds are generally available to Seattle non-profits, neighborhood groups, PTSA's, and mutual assistance associations for projects which meet the goals of the grant program. Below these listings are links to other opportunities.

Technology Matching Fund

• For either:
  • Technology Access & Literacy Projects; or
  • Electronic Civic Enagement & Community Building
• Grants up to $20,000
• One cycle per year in spring (2013 deadline is March 4th)
• Match required
• Projects may take up to one year to complete

Access for All Broadband Internet for Organizations

• Provides free business class broadband Internet for Seattle organizations that provide computer access and/or training for community members
• Service includes modem, installation and ongoing Internet service
• No specific deadline; applications are taken throughout the year
• This free Internet is provided in partnership with Comcast and WAVE Broadband
• A limited number of connections are available each year
• Service continues as long as city agreement and organization public computing continues
• In some cases, may include provision of free cable television service as well

Other Funding Resources and Opportunities

City of Seattle Grants Portal

Information about City of Seattle grants for community projects in a number of different areas, including arts, neighborhoods, technology and environment.

Seattle Foundation Grants to Nonprofits

The Seattle Foundation provides funds to all types of organizations that contribute to a healthier community for all King County residents

Seattle Public Library - Foundation Center & Fundraising (In the business, finance and fundraising section of their web site)

The Seattle Public Library offers grant and fundraising resources through their online database and catalogs. Also the downtown Seattle library is a great resource, and houses the Foundation Center's core collection of reference works on grant seeking and grant writing. They also have staff trained to assist grantseekers.