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Technology Matching Fund grant deadline is approaching.

The deadline to apply for a 2025 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant is Monday, December 16, 2024 More info... [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/11/12/need-help-writing-your-2025-technology-matching-fund-tmf-grant-application/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]






Stories about Technology Matching Fund grant winners


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Technology Matching Fund grant winner: EchoX, the Ethnic Cultural Heritage Online Exchange  [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/11/27/technology-matching-fund-grant-winner-echox-the-ethnic-cultural-heritage-online-exchange/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]



woman helping developmentally disabled teenager

Public-Private Partnerships that make a difference: City of Seattle and Verizon team up with the Friendship Circle of Washington [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/06/13/public-private-partnerships-that-make-a-difference-city-of-seattle-and-verizon-team-up-with-the-friendship-circle-of-washington/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]





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Technology Matching Fund grant winner: InterConnection [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/10/01/technology-matching-fund-grant-winner-interconnection/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]



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Digital Inclusion week 2024: How access to a computer changed the course of my life [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/10/11/digital-inclusion-week-2024-how-access-to-a-computer-changed-the-course-of-my-life/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]







Are you a Comcast customer? Make your voice heard!

Take our survey to help Seattle negotiate for high-quality affordable service.

Complete the questionnaire to tell us where improvements are needed and make your voice heard. Take the survey. [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/11/20/your-feedback-on-comcast-cable-services-is-requested/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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Digital Inclusion Week 2024 continues: Stories on closing the digital divide

I learned how to type in high school, in a room with rows of electric typewriters. No backspace or delete, just correction tape that didn’t quite hide the divot left by the typewriter key hitting the page. I learned to type slow and deliberately, but the finished product was beautiful – crisp white paper with black ink print. The biggest technological challenge was how to replace the ink ribbon without smudging my fingers. 

Technology progressed, and so did I. Soon I had a word processor to easily edit and save documents. I no longer had to meticulously plan every word I typed. In college, there was a computer lab, and I was given an email account. All my documents fit neatly into a desktop folder. Later, I got a flip phone that stored all my contacts and put them at my fingertips. I no longer had to call – I could just text! Read more... [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/10/08/digital-inclusion-week-2024-continues-stories-on-closing-the-digital-divide/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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City of Seattle honored in Digital Cities Survey

The City of Seattle was awarded a third-place finish for a city with a population over 500,000 in the 24th Digital Cities Survey [ https://www.govtech.com/digital-cities-2024-500-000-or-more-population-category?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. The Digital Cities Awards are the premier achievement in local government. They involve a formidable, fact-based application process and have been awarded to cities in five population categories for 24 years. 

Seattle was recognized for its commitment to improving public services through technology, specifically for its work to modernize IT infrastructure, invest in digital equity, enhance resident services, and prioritize data security.  “This is a major achievement, representing the success of every part of Seattle IT in partnership with our City departments and vendor partners,” said Rob Lloyd, Chief Technology Officer. “On a national standard, Seattle is ranked as a leader for the work we do, the impact we are making on our community as a City, and where we are going as Seattle IT.” Read more... [ https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/11/13/seattle-places-third-in-2024-digital-cities-survey/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Community Technology Advisory Board this Tuesday

Join us for the next Seattle Community Tech Advisory Board (CTAB) meeting on Tuesday, December 10, at 6 PM.   

A conversation with Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth, Chair of the Parks, Public Utilities & Technology Committee. Attend in person at Seattle City Hall (Room 370) or join us online via Webex. 

CTAB plays a vital role in shaping Seattle’s tech future by advising the Mayor and City Council on key technology issues. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation! 

 → Get the full agenda and a link to join the meeting here [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/bulletins/3c5e686 ]





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Matching Fund grant past recipients  [ https://seattle.gov/tech/grant-opportunities/past-digital-equity-grant-awardees?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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