2014 technology matching fund workshop presentation
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Presentation from the 2014 City of Seattle Technology Matching Fund Workshop. Information on application guidelines, eligibility requirements and other grant information.TRANSCRIPT
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Technology Matching Fund
Information Session 2014
seattle.gov/tech/tmf
• Basics• Program goals• Writing• Timeline • Match• Review criteria
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Funded with cable franchise fees $320,000 Grants up to $20,000 Approx. 22-25 grants To Seattle groups Range of info tech ok Reimbursements Applications reviewed by community advisors
Basics
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Education & income show greatest differences
Age & ethnicity too More own laptops (72%) than desktop
computers (55%) 85% have Internet, whites are most likely Lower income residents have lower-speed
broadband service.
Tech underserved: Seattle data Access
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Education & income show greatest differences
Age & ethnicity too Skills & uses show more gaps than access Nearly 77% use email on a regular basis,
about ¼ aren’t comfortable using attachments.
From focus groups, trust, privacy and safety are large concerns
Focus groups: less likely to buy online, look for health info, or get computer answers.
Tech underserved: Seattle data Adoption
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53% participate in community group ¾ want to share opinion electronically Email is preferred Facebook mentioned more by least educated
in phone survey
Tech underserved: Seattle data Engagement
Disabilities Latino VietnameseEthiopian Somali Af-American Chinese05
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How many want to give opinion via Facebook From focus groups . Note that Chinese community uses QQ, a similar site in Chinese
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Empower tech underserved communities so all have tech skills necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning and access to essential services
Increase access to computers, the Internet and other information technology
Increase the creation of relevant online content Increase technology literacy
Program Goals Technology Literacy & Access
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Increase residents’ use of information technology for civic engagement and community building;
Build awareness of Seattle government resources and increase electronic interaction with government via the Internet, social media and/or mobile devices;
Engage diverse communities and individuals not usually involved in the civic process; and
Build the capacity of neighborhood and community organizations to engage residents using information and communications technology.
Program Goals Civic Engagement
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Writing Your ApplicationSteps
Register at Webgrants.seattle.gov
Draft your application (on word or on Webgrants)
Complete filling out your application on Webgrants and adding attachments
Submit your application by March 12th
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Click to Register
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Seattle.gov/tech/tmf
seattle.gov/tech/tmf
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Granting Timeline
Step Date
Draft Application Review
Feb 24th – 28th
Application Deadline
March 12th
Award Notification Mid May
City Council Approval July
Contracting August – Sept
Project Implementation
Sept, 2014 – Aug, 2015
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1 to 1 match requirement In-kind match Cash match Volunteer time $20/hr or professional rate Support goals of the project Cannot all come from an institution - 25%
from the community
Community Match
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CTTAB – Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board
Rating based on set criteria Recommend funding awards to City Council
and the Mayor
Review
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Meets Program Goals (0 - 20 points) Budget (0 - 20 Points) Project Clarity (0 - 20 Points) Community Participation (0 - 15 Points) Community Benefit (0 - 15 Points) Evaluation (0 – 10 Points)
Review Criteria
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Get Started Early Review the Guidelines Other Resources Questions? Contact us:
◦ Delia Burke, Tech Literacy [email protected], 233-2751
◦ Vicky Yuki, Civic Engagement [email protected], 233-7877
◦ David Keyes, Manager Community Tech [email protected]
◦ Derrick Hall, Technical Support, [email protected]
Closing Thoughts
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