Technology grants are strategic lifelines that help nonprofits acquire the digital tools, training, and expertise needed to amplify their impact and improve efficiency. In an age where technology is key to outreach and operations, these grants help organizations bridge the "digital divide" and free up time to focus on their core mission.

Tech grants can be awarded as direct funds or as in-kind services. They are designed to support a wide range of needs, including IT infrastructure development, cybersecurity, digital literacy training for communities, and providing devices to low-income residents. Funders include city governments, such as Seattle's Technology Matching Fund, as well as private and corporate foundations.

To successfully win technology grants in {current_year}, nonprofits should shape technology-driven project proposals that are "grant-ready." This means identifying specific digital needs and demonstrating how the project aligns with a funder's goals. Applicants should also be mindful of grant cycles, as many technology grant deadlines are common in the fourth quarter.