2025 poweron
Community tech Grant
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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.
Apply to receive up to ten devices for in-center or organization staff use. Eligible devices for this grant include:
Laptops
Cell phones
Tablets
Desktop computers
Printers
"Without technology we would have closed."
"The technology from PowerOn has allowed us to serve more people virtually."
"With this grant, we are able to increase our capacity & accessibility as an organization"
The purpose of the Community Tech Grant is to provide technology that can be used in a center’s physical space, by staff members working remotely or in the field, and to support day-to-day center operations. Technology for client personal use will now be available through the PowerOn Individual Tech Grant.
The grant application period will run from February 10, 2025 to March 10, 2025. Awards will be announced at the end of April/Early May. Granted technology will be shipped after awards are announced.
¡El formulario de solicitud también está disponible en Español!
Questions about this opportunity will be answered by email only. Please contact Samantha Sygier, Programs Coordinator, with any questions.
In 2024 the Community Tech Grant:
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Distributed 387 devices to 48 partner centers
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Reached tens of thousands of disconnected LGBTQ+ individuals
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Connected the community to food banks, support groups, and health care
Thank you for applying!
¡Gracias por solicitar!
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PowerOn Grant Application FAQs
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?
To be eligible for this grant, organizations must:
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be a 501(c)(3) organization
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be based in the United States or U.S. territories
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primarily serve members of the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. or territories
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be in good standing with PowerOn (if your center has received a grant before)
WHAT DEVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THIS GRANT?
This grant is limited to laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktop computers, and printers. Grants are limited to ten (10) devices total. PowerOn grants devices themselves and not the funds to purchase devices. No accessories or supplies will be provided beyond what comes with the device (i.e. device cases, printer ink, headphones).
WHAT DEVICES CAN I EXPECT?
Usual brands include Lenovo, Dell, Brother, and Blu but vary depending on availability. We are not able to accept requests for particular brands. All devices are sufficient to meet the basic computing and communication needs of the recipients and include WiFi capability and cameras.
CAN I DISTRIBUTE GRANTED DEVICES TO MY CLIENTS/PARTICIPANTS?
The devices provided through the Community Tech Grant are to be used in a center’s physical space, by staff members working remotely or in the field, and to support day-to-day center operations. Technology for client personal use is available through the PowerOn Individual Tech Grant.
IS THERE TIMELINE FOR DEPLOYMENT OF THE GRANTED DEVICES?
All devices granted through the Community Tech Grant must be deployed and operating in the organization within 3 months of receiving the devices.
ARE SERVICE PLANS OR SOFTWARE INCLUDED?
No, PowerOn does not currently provide service (cell phone plans, data plans, broadband plans, etc.) for granted devices. Devices come with an operating system installed but no other software is included (such as Microsoft Office).
WHAT REPORTING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS GRANT?
All grant recipients are required to submit quarterly impact reports of how the granted technology has supported the receiving organization and community. These reports are required for one year after the grant has been distributed.