Seattle2027年科技配套基金开放申请 单项最高4.5万美元、总额41万美元助社区缩小数字鸿沟
位于华盛顿州国王县的西雅图市，Seattle市政府10月15日宣布，2027年科技配套基金（Technology Matching Fund，TMF）即日起开放申请。非营利组织与社区团体凡有旨在缩小数字鸿沟、提升数字素养的项目或计划，均可申请最高4.5万美元的配套补助。本年度可供发放的总额为41万美元，须经市议会批准。
市信息技术部表示，申请项目应能增加Seattle各社区的互联网接入与使用，合资格方向包括：为居民提供一对一或小班制的数字导航员协助服务；开办教授基本数字技能的课程或工作坊；提供设备及使用设备的技术支持；以及为低收入居民扩展Wi-Fi或其他上网方式。
配套要求方面，获资助项目须满足社区配套条件：申请人须以志愿者时间、员工工时、捐赠物资或现金出资等形式，投入相当于申请金额25%的配套资源。代理首席技术官香农·史密斯（Shannon Smith）表示，许多居民在获取关键服务时仍需要设备、数字培训等方面的协助，与社区领袖合作对这项工作至关重要。
申请通过市府的Fluxx平台在线提交，截止时间为2027年1月15日下午5时，获选名单将于2027年3月底前公布。市府将举办两场说明会：10月21日下午3时至4时举行线上场，10月27日中午12时30分至1时30分在道格拉斯-特鲁斯图书馆（Douglass-Truth Library，东耶斯勒路2300号，2300 E Yesler Way）举行线下场，出席非强制。项目经理可提供申请指导，咨询邮箱为[email protected]，电话（206）684-8498。该基金由Seattle信息技术部下属的数字公平计划负责管理。
Seattle Opens Applications for 2027 Technology Matching Fund: Up to $45,000 Per Project, $410,000 in Total
Seattle is a city in King County, Washington. The City of Seattle announced on October 15 that applications are now open for the 2027 Technology Matching Fund (TMF). Nonprofit organizations and community groups with projects or programs focused on closing the digital divide and promoting digital literacy may apply for matching grants of up to $45,000. A total of $410,000 is available this year, subject to City Council approval.
The city's information technology department said projects should increase internet access and adoption in Seattle communities. Eligible directions include one-on-one or small-group digital navigator assistance, classes or workshops teaching essential digital skills, providing devices together with the support needed to use them, and expanding Wi-Fi or other internet access for low-income residents.
To receive funding, applicants must meet a community match requirement, contributing the equivalent of 25 percent of the requested amount through volunteer time, staff hours, donated materials or cash. Acting Chief Technology Officer Shannon Smith said many residents still ask for help accessing key services, whether support with devices, digital training or other needs, and that partnering with community leaders is critical to the work.
Applications are submitted online through the city's Fluxx platform and are due by 5 p.m. on January 15, 2027; grant winners will be notified by the end of March 2027. The city will hold two information sessions: a virtual session on October 21 from 3 to 4 p.m., and an in-person session on October 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Douglass-Truth Library, 2300 E Yesler Way. Attendance is optional. Project managers are available for guidance; questions can be sent to [email protected] or (206) 684-8498. The fund is overseen by Seattle IT's Digital Equity Program.
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