By Kristen Kelley | Director of Programs
Community Tech Grant
The PowerOn Community Tech Grant was designed to meet the tech needs of our PowerOn Partner Centers. With a deeper understanding of the critical reliance on technology for center operations and client resources, this grant provides the technology necessary to support community centers and their staff in their work serving the LGBTQ+ community.
This year, we granted devices to 44 centers accepted from 21 states and territories. We distributed approximately $128,020 worth of technology, including 123 laptops, 51 tablets, 35 desktops, 21 cell phones, and 34 printers. Grantees will submit quarterly impact reports beginning in November.
Individual Tech Grant
The PowerOn Individual Tech Grant provides life-saving and life-changing technology (cell phones, tablets, and laptops) to LGBTQ+ individuals for personal use. A phone, tablet, or laptop is essential for completing schoolwork, applying for jobs, staying in touch with friends and family, and accessing vital online services like healthcare. While essential, these devices are often out of reach for many. PowerOn's Individual Tech Grant provides the LGBTQ+ community with the technology it needs to survive and thrive.
This year we received 240 applications for the PowerOn Individual Tech Grant, totally nearly $100,000 in requested technology. We selected 51 applicants to receive a technology grant. Grantees plan to use their PowerOn devices to search and apply for jobs, pursue educational opportunities, obtain stable housing, communicate with case managers, access physical and mental health resources, start businesses and passion projects, create art, and more.
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