Technology Matching Fund

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Technology Matching Fund

The Technology Matching Fund (TMF) program started in 1997. Its goal is to help close the digital divide and build a city where everyone can use technology. Since 1998, the program has given out more than $5 million.

The fund honors the legacy of Bill Wright, a community leader in the Central District. He believed in digital equity and equal chances for all. He also saw technology as a tool to connect people, improve communication, and make communities stronger.

Who TMF Helps

TMF projects are built to support communities that face the biggest barriers to technology. These groups include:

  • Low-income households
  • Older adults
  • People with disabilities
  • BIPOC residents
  • Immigrant and refugee communities

Explore the TMF Dashboard

The TMF dashboard gives you a live look at where TMF money goes across Seattle. It also shows the results these community projects create. You can see how these results connect to Seattle's Racial and Social Equity Index.

Use the dashboard to explore:

Project Locations: See where projects are happening.
Types of Services Offered: Learn what each project provides.
Community Demographics: Find out who the projects serve.
Funding Breakdowns: See how the money is used.

A map of Seattle showing where TMF grants have impact.

Information Technology

Shannon Smith, Acting Chief Technology Officer
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94709, Seattle, WA, 98124-4709
Phone: (206) 684-0600
Phone Alt: Cable TV & Internet Discount Information: (206) 684-8498
SeattleIT@seattle.gov

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