Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) (Austin, Texas)

 
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    Funder Type

    Local Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    City of Austin, TX

    Summary

    The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is a grant administerd by the Digital Inclusion Program directed at improving the community's ability to fully participate in the digital society.

    Grant applications are reviewed and assessed by a panel of qualified community representatives appointed by the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, which has final approval over recipient selection. 

     

    History of Funding

    Past awardees can be found at http://austintexas.gov/page/gtops-cycles

    Additional Information

    The goals of the program are to:
    • Provide public access to computers and information technology, especially among underserved segments of our community.
    • Provide information technology literacy, education, and training.
    • Use information and communication technologies in innovative ways to serve the Austin community.
    • Address the 2014 Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan Goals. (http://austintexas.gov/page/digital-inclusion-strategic-plan)

    Contacts

    Digital Inclusion Team

    Digital Inclusion Team
    124 West 8th Street
    Austin, TX 78701
    (512) 974-3510
    (512) 974-2416

    Rondella Hawkins

    Rondella Hawkins

    ,
    (512) 974-2999
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Applicants must be incorporated, tax exempt organizations residing in Austin or its Extra Territorial Jurisdiction for projects that create digital opportunities and foster digital inclusion. Other organizations and individuals residing in Austin or its Extra Territorial Jurisdiction may apply under the umbrella of a 501c organization.

    Deadline Details

    Letters of interest were to be submitted by January 18, 2021. Applications are to be submitted by February 12, 2021. GTOPs follows a one-year funding cycle, accepting new applicants for every fiscal year. Information about the GTOPs funding cycle can be found: http://austintexas.gov/department/grant-technology-opportunities-program

    Award Details

    Approximately $200,000 is avialabel for awards. GTOPs offers individual grants of $10,000 to $25,000. The minimum amount any organization may be awarded is 70% of their request amount. 

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