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Application Open for City of Seattle’s 2026 Technology Matching Fund Grants

The City of Seattle announces that the application for the 2026 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) is now open! Non-profit organizations and community groups with projects or programs focused on closing the digital divide and promoting digital literacy are encouraged to apply for matching grants of up to $45,000.

TMF provides grants of up $45,000 for eligible digital equity projects. A total of $455,000 has been allocated for this year’s awards. To receive funding, proposals must meet the community match requirement, which means applicants must contribute the equivalent of 25% of the requested funding amount through volunteer time, staff hours, donated materials, or cash contributions.

Apply at seattle.fluxx.io. Applicants must create an account to submit their materials. Key deadlines include: Final Application: Due January 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Grant winners will be notified by the end of March 2026. Keep reading...

Seattle Earns National Recognition in Annual Digital Cities Awards

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) awarded the City of Seattle 4th-place honors in the 25th Annual Digital Cities Survey today. Seattle follows the cities of (#1) San Jose, CA; (#2) Los Angeles, CA; and (#3) San Diego, CA, and tying with Charlotte, NC, in the largest cities category of communities with populations over 500,000 residents.  

The Digital Cities Awards are the foremost awards program in local government, requiring a rigorous application process to prove work and impact for judging. For a quarter century, the Awards have recognized cities for their advancements in government services, cybersecurity readiness, and the use of emerging technologies to better serve their residents and businesses. This is the second consecutive year the City of Seattle has placed in the top four cities in the nation.  

Seattle was recognized for its innovative use of technology as it faces 21st-century urban challenges, including budget shortfalls, public safety and homelessness crises, and the need to reshape how cities adapt permitting and review processes affecting their built environment. This honor reinforces how Seattle has demonstrated strong strategic focus on the priorities identified by the Mayor and City Council in the City Budget— keeping people safe, addressing the community’s housing and homelessness challenges, creating solutions to health and addition crises, and partnering to create an economy where everyone has a chance to thrive in Seattle. Keep reading...

Seattle IT events in 2025

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A big thank you to our speakers at the 2024 Seattle IT Learning Conference 

The Seattle IT Learning Conference was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible lineup of speakers who shared their knowledge, experience, and vision with us. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of them for making this event so insightful and inspiring. Keep reading...

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Building Bridges: Highlights from the Seattle IT Vendor Forum – October 9, 2025

Seattle Information Technology hosted its 2025 Vendor Forum on October 9, bringing together current and prospective technology vendors with City of Seattle technology leaders and staff. This annual event serves as a platform for open dialogue about Seattle IT’s ongoing projects and initiatives, as well as potential technology solutions vendors can offer. More than just a gathering, the Vendor Forum fosters connection, collaboration, and innovation. Keep reading... 

IT impacting everyday life

Public-Private partnership provides internet access in South Park  

The City’s Access for All (AFA) program, part of Seattle IT’s Digital Equity Program, is an important public-private partnership with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) working to bridge the digital divide. Comcast, Astound Broadband and Lumen partner with the City to support local non-profit organizations working to provide technology and/or digital literacy services to underserved, low-income, or other vulnerable populations. These businesses are instrumental in helping connect the non-profits with free internet service, giving them the ability to have internet service to help connect clients/residents more fully participate in the expanding digital ecosystem. Keep reading...   

Exploring Seattle’s public parks: Your new favorite getaway

Exploring the city’s lush green spaces just got easier, thanks to a collaborative effort between Seattle Parks (SPR) and Seattle IT. With this new initiative, visiting parks has become more convenient and accessible, offering more reasons to fall in love with your neighborhood parks.

Boasting over 485 parks, Seattle is a paradise for those who love the outdoors. Whether seeking a tranquil spot in Discovery Park or a fun afternoon at Gas Works Park, each green space offers its unique charm. Now, navigating these gems is even simpler. Through the updated platform, visitors can effortlessly find park maps, amenities, and activity details, ensuring no hidden trails or picturesque views go undiscovered.

It’s an interactive mobile GIS application for parkgoers to navigate trail systems within the City’s parks and greenspaces features trail locations and routes mapped with improved Global Positioning System (GPS) accuracy.Keep reading...