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CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE

CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE

CHICAGO, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-2158694
Regional Funder
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CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE

CHICAGO, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-2158694
Regional Funder

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Est.

2014

Fiscal Year Start

Feb 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Center for Technology and Civic Life is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on enhancing civic engagement through technology. In 2025, it awarded a total of $12.2 million across 35 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking. Notably, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only; nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY MODERNIZING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.
Total Funding Given

$12.2M

2025
Grantees funded
35
Multi-year grantees
11%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

110

Median 1st year grant
$35.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$175K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
T
Tiana Epps-Johnson
Board Member
P
Pam Anderson
Board Member
C
Cristina Sinclaire
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE?
No. CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE give?
CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Texas, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE make each year?
In 2025, CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $12.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE fund recently?
In 2025, CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include US DIGITAL RESPONSE, INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC, and POLK COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE?
CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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