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individual Tech grant
Surviving, let alone thriving, in today's society requires connection. 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 wants to provide the LGBTQ+ community with the technology it needs to survive and thrive.
The PowerOn Individual Tech Grant provides life-saving and life-changing technology (cell phones, tablets, and laptops) to LGBTQ+ individuals for personal use.
Apply to receive:
Cell phones
"The tech will help me with school. I believe it will be easier to manage a tablet than a laptop. I hope to be able to get the
best grades and make my parents proud."
Tablets
"The laptop will help me with my education, earning my GED, getting a job, and help me better myself as a person"
Laptops
"This tech will help me with school and working from home. I will be able to use the laptop to complete my assignments and attend class and work during work hours"
This grant operates in multiple rounds each year. Applications are accepted in a one month window for each round. Awards will be announced within a month of applications closing. Granted technology will be shipped shortly after.
Individuals may be awarded one (1) device within a 12 month period. Individuals who are not awarded technology in an application round are highly encouraged to reapply in the next round. The next round of applications will open June 10th, 2025 and will close July 10th, 2025.
Please see FAQs and "How to Apply Successfully - Guide" below. ¡También, el formulario de solicitud y la guía están disponibles en Español!
Questions about this opportunity will be answered by email only. Please contact Ash López, Programs Coordinator, with any questions.
PowerOn Grant Application FAQs
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS GRANT?
APPLICANTS MUST:
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Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community
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Have a US address
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Be over the age of 16
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Have not been awarded Individual Tech Grant technology in the last 12 months.
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Applications can only be submitted by a PowerOn Referral Partner
WHO IS A POWERON REFERRAL PARTNER?
Current PowerOn Centers* (centers who have received a PowerOn Community Tech Grant since 2023) and centers who have been approved as a PowerOn Referral Partner.
*PowerOn Centers must be up to date with survey compliance to submit ITG applications.
LGBTQ+-serving 501(c)(3) and fiscally sponsored organizations and educational institutions can submit a request to become a referral partner. Submit an application to become a PowerOn Referral Partner here. También puede solicitar en Español aquí!
If you have previously submitted ITG applications but are NOT a PowerOn Partner Center, please submit the form above to be eligible for 2025.
Once organizations are approved to be a PowerOn Referral Partner they are approved to submit referrals for future ITG grant cycles as well.
WHAT DEVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THIS GRANT?
This grant provides smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Granted devices do not include service or accessories.
WHAT DEVICES CAN I EXPECT?
Usual brands include Lenovo, Samsung, Dell and Motorola 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.
WHAT REPORTING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS GRANT?
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Phone recipients must provide PowerOn with phone number after activating phone
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All grant recipients must submit one impact survey which will be sent three months after receiving their device.
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Option to submit a video report (which we may share on social media). Those who submit a video report will qualify to receive a gift card.
HOW MANY DEVICES CAN I APPLY FOR?
Each applicant can be awarded one device within a 12 month period.