Backup Item 3: GTOPs Received Applications Summary — original pdf

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2026 GTOPs Applications Received Executive Summary March 4th, 2026 GTOPs Core Overview $40,000 $320,000 2 GTOPs provides matching grant funds to Austin organizations to increase access to technology, provide digital/technology training, and to increase access to the Internet, particularly in underserved segments of our community. ● Half of award is pre-paid and the second half is paid at the mid-point of the contract (upon successful first half) ● Significant contract negotiation process ● Requires insurance ● Expected Number of Awards: 8-9 GTOPs Core Applications Received ● Total Applications Received: 33 ● 7 projects to increase the number of devices ● 26 projects to increase skills and knowledge of digital technologies ● 13 Creative Media Skills Training Projects ● 5 IT Middle Skill Training Projects GTOPs provides matching grant funds to Austin organizations to increase access to technology, provide digital/technology training, and to increase access to the Internet, particularly in underserved segments of our community. ● Half of award is pre-paid and the second half is paid at the mid-point of the contract (upon successful first half) ● Significant contract negotiation process ● Requires insurance ● Expected Number of Awards: 8-9 3 GTOPs Core Received Applications Breakdown Applications in Red were considered by staff to be ineligible New Applicants to the Program ● Texas Council on Family Violence ● Vortex Repertory Company ● The Museum of Fine Arts ● Hispanic Alliance of the Performing Arts ● DAWA - Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action ● Hindu Charities for America ● Association for Women in Technology - Austin 4 ● Indie Meme Film Festival and Programs ● Impact Austin Foundation ● Boys and Girls Club of South Central Texas ● LeadHer to Purpose ● QWELL Community Foundation ● Fisterra Projects ● People’s Community Clinic ● SaulPaul Foundation ● Global Impact Initiative GTOPs Core Received Applications Breakdown Applications in Green are past recipients Returning Applicants to the Program ● SAIVA ● Foundation Communities ● Todos Juntos Learning Center ● El Buen Samaritano ● EGBI - Economic Growth Business Incubator ● Austin Speech Labs ● Creative Action ● AVANCE-Austin ● Cine Las Americas 5 ● E4 Youth, Inc. ● Art Spark Texas ● Family Eldercare ● American Youthworks Inc ● The Arc of the Capital Area ● Austin Groups for the Elderly ● Brave Communities ● Art Curatorial Inc