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Technology Catalyst Award

The OrganizingTogether Foundation is proud to offer technical and financial support to nonprofit organizations using technology to reduce poverty, inequity, and environmental degradation locally.

The locally focused projects ensure that underrepresented voices are incorporated into the planning and development of technology solutions.

Submission Process

Submit Concept

Here you can submit your project concept. You will be contacted within 60 days of submission with a response from our Executive Director.

Request for Proposal

If your concept note passes the preliminary review, your organization will be asked for a more extensive project proposal. You will have 90 days to submit the proposal.

Awards Distributed

Once your proposal has been approved by the Executive Committee, you will be matched with a mentor from the OT Collective who will help guide you through the award process.

Our Sponsors

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Computer Donations

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Communities reached

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Happy Volunteer hours

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Q & A

What types of organizations are awarded?

Awards are made to nonprofit organizations from around the world. These nonprofits must be registered entities within their country and be able to provide documentation. Organizations must be able to demonstrate a longstanding relationship with the community they serve as well as a focus for incorporating underrepresented groups into the planning and development of technology solutions.

What types of projects are funded?

The Technology Catalyst Award is given to organizations who have demonstrated proof of concept for a project that uses technology to reduce inequity, poverty, and environmental degradation locally. These projects need technical and financial support to scale. Projects must have a local focus and integrate the underserved and represented into the planning and development of the project.

When is the deadline for submission?

Concept submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow up to 60 days for a response from the Executive Committee.

Who is behind this organization?

OrganizingTogether Consultancy Group, LLC. is a for-profit company that manages the collective. The OT Collective comprises of consultants from an array of technical backgrounds. OT Consultants pledge 1% of their pay and time to our 501(c)3 nonprofit the OrganizingTogether Foundation. The OT Foundation helps to raise money to support other nonprofit organizations in developing technology to solve our most pressing community problems.

How much is the award?

The award amount is determined by the projects specific needs and the OT Foundation’s ability to provide support.

What's the minimum or maximum award amount?

The maximum award amount depends on the requirements of the projects. The smallest award amount the OT Foundation will support is $250.

Who decides which projects get awarded?

The OT Foundation is overseen by a separate impartial Executive Board of Directors, comprising of technical experts, researchers, public policy analysts, and entrepreneurs. You can find a full list of Executive Board members here.

Do you have more questions?

If you cannot find the answer to your question, please email award@organizingtogether.org for more information.

Application

Nonprofit organizations using technology to reduce inequity, poverty, and environmental degradation are invited
to apply for the OrganizingTogether (OT) Foundation’s Technology Catalyst Award.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Name of nonprofit organization that you represent? *

Organization Website / URL

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Which type of problem does your project solve? *

Project Title *

Project Abstract *

Brief Description of your project's goals, methods, location, stakeholder group engaged with, partners, and expertise or award amount seeking?

Expected Start Date *

Date

Time

Expected End Date *

Date

Time

Problem Statement *

Please describe the problem that you're solving in your community. Please include any research that you have conducted or use sources that provide evidence of your claims.

Methods/Solutions *

Please describe what methods you plan on using to solve the problem. Please provide a theory of change or proof of concept for your methodology. Methods must incorporate technology at some level.

Budget *

Please describe your budget for the project, including any additional resources or funding that your organization will be committing to the project.

Award Amount Requested *

Please provide an exact amount you're requesting from the OT Foundation.

Additional Information

Please provide any additional information that might be helpful in assessing your application.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Please submit any corresponding reports or outreach materials for the project.