The following groups are eligible to apply for Technology Matching Funds:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations located in Seattle serving Seattle residents
- Nonprofits who are not 501(c)3 designated, but who have a fiscal agent
- Ad hoc groups of residents who form organizations to work on a specific projects
- PTSA's, community councils, neighborhood associations, or groups of businesses that draws their memberships from a commonly recognized geographic neighborhoods in Seattle
- Community-based organizations with a majority of its members residing or operating in Seattle and who seek to improve the quality of life for a particular community in Seattle
Applicant groups must have a non-discrimination membership policy and actively seek the involvement of community members and/or business proprietors.
The following groups are not eligible to apply directly for funds:
- Individuals
- Single businesses
- Religious organizations
- Governmental agencies
- Political groups
- Universities
- Public schools
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- Hospitals
- City departments
- Newspapers
- State, local and national foundations
- Fraternal organizations
- Organizations not located in or serving Seattle residents
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Non-eligible groups may participate as partners or contribute match to the projects of eligible applicants. (For example, schools working with a PTSA or non-profit)
The following kinds of projects are not eligible for funding:
- Civic engagement projects that seek only to increase lobbying for a particular position
- Projects that duplicate an existing private or public program
- Projects that conflict with existing City policy. For more information on the
City’s Charter, Municipal Code and legislation
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