The review committee, made up of members of the Citizens Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB), reviewed 21 applications for the 2001 Technology Matching Fund, with requests equaling just under $421,000. The projects were considered for eligibility, scored according to the selection criteria and discussed. The review committee is recommending the following 9 projects, with the total awards equaling $138,083. 

To establish a Technology Learning Center to develop computer literacy and multi-media skills with a focus on the constituents of several citywide, grassroots organizations who have not traditionally had access to technological resources.

To expand Internet access and multi-lingual computer classes by installing supplementary hardware and software, increasing staff hours, and strengthening the Lab's capacity to accommodate 1500 users and meet additional demands for training.

To assist neighborhood computer labs by offering free workshops (and train-the-trainer classes) ranging from navigating e-mail and the Web, to helping small community non-profits put up websites.

To improve the capacity of the Center's existing computer lab so that it can be used more effectively with seniors or others with disabilities through purchasing adaptive equipment and expanding the lab's hours of operation.

To establish a small lab for low-income, nursing home eligible seniors which will be used as part of a program that matches seniors with high school students and other community volunteers to teach basic computer, Internet, and e-mail skills.