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Commission reviews GTOPS structure; announces awardees list and application deadlines for smaller pathways
Summary
Commissioners heard a detailed briefing on the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPS), including current funding levels, three grant pathways, a list of 12 core awardees under contract this year, and application deadlines for GTOPS Mini and Capacity pathways.
At the May 14 meeting, the Community Technology Division staff provided a detailed briefing on the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPS), the City of Austin program that provides city general funds to local nonprofit digital equity efforts.
Jesse Rodriguez, Community Technology Division, described GTOPS as a three-pathway program funded from the city's general fund. Rodriguez said the program has $400,000 available each year in general funds, and explained the three pathways: GTOPS Core (the largest pathway, funded at $315,000 annually; individual awards up to $35,000), GTOPS Mini (typically $60,000 total and usually funds about six organizations at $10,000 each), and GTOPS Capacity (a capacity-building pathway that funds organizational needs such as devices, software or staff training). Rodriguez said the commission…
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