TechLaunch 2011 Application

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The TechLaunch grant submission window is officially closed. Thank you to all the wonderful organizations that took the time to apply this year.

Sponsored by IBM

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Program Overview

Since 1999, Teaming for Technology Colorado has given approximately $75,000 worth of new hardware each year to Colorado 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. While the hardware available in past years consisted of desktop computers, laptop computers and printers, this year's TechLaunch offerings will include servers and Young Explorers. This is all new IBM equipment and is obtained at no cost to receiving organizations. A list of previous participants in the TechLaunch Program can be found right here. Organizations are chosen for the program based on need and fit with the criteria listed below.

The T4T TechLaunch program provides selected organizations computer hardware to fill gaps in their technology needs, but more importantly, it gives them the tools to build their organization’s technological capacity. TechLaunch grant recipients will also receive vouchers for free T4T technology classes. A Recipients' Reception will be held after the winners have been announced (date TBD).

Organization Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order to be considered for the program:

  1. Must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit within Colorado
  2. Organization must not be in violation of any of the IBM Grant Application guidelines

Seriously, before you spend the time on your application, please read the IBM guidelines to make sure you qualify.

In addition to the above requirements, Teaming for Technology’s preference is to work with organizations that will use the donated hardware for direct service (in a community lab, for example) or plan innovative ways of incorporating granted hardware into the organization’s programming.

Failure to meet the above criteria does not, however, eliminate organizations from consideration. Organizations that have applied previously, but were not chosen, are eligible to apply again this year. Organizations who have received a TechLaunch grant may not reapply for three years following the receipt of new hardware.

2011 TechLaunch Timeline

  • March 28: Application available
  • April 29: Application deadline (5:00 pm)
  • Early summer: TechLaunch 2011 recipients announced
  • Late summer: Hardware delivery