TECHquity Fund

Supporting equity and access through the MyConnectSV service connection tool

Destination: Home launched the TECHquity Fund in 2022 to meet the technology-related needs of service providers and people seeking assistance throughout the homelessness service sector in Santa Clara County. These needs were identified and documented with an assessment by our partners at Homebase.

The purpose of the TECHquity Fund is to remove barriers to service and housing-related support by providing technology access to those on their path to housing stability and to the Santa Clara County Supportive Housing system. With the launch of MyConnectSV, a first of its kind technology solution, Santa Clara County made a deeper commitment to shifting power to service-engaged individuals by enabling transparent and direct access to their service journey.

Destination: Home is dedicated to increasing access to MyConnectSV through the TECHquity Fund to support the unique technology needs of Santa Clara County-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Extremely Low Income (ELI) individuals. Understanding how critical WiFi infrastructure is in connecting people to services, we are also interested in supporting WiFi installation projects at housing, shelter and other service sites throughout the Supportive Housing System. Learn more below.

Apply For a Grant From the TECHquity Fund to Increase MyConnectSV Access and Equity

The TECHquity Fund is taking applications on a rolling basis through November 7, 2025, to support organizations increasing access to MyConnectSV. Applicants can expect to hear back from us within a month of applying. Read on to learn more about eligibility, grant prioritization, and how to apply.

Application Information

We will consider agency requests to fund needs related to MyConnectSV access and utilization for up to $20,000. Nonprofit organizations must meet the following criteria:

Registered 501(c)3 organization or fiscally sponsored by one, in good standing;
Provide direct services to people in the Santa Clara County Supportive Housing system & who are at or below 30% of the area median income (“extremely low-income” or ELI);
Are currently a Santa Clara County Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) participating agency;
Are currently, or plan to be within 30 days of receiving a grant, using MyConnectSV to actively serve program participants; and
Have a clear plan and capacity to spend funds within 120 days.

Exclusions:

Organizations that proselytize or require participation in religious activities or programming to be eligible or prioritized for services.
Organizations that require adherence or conversion to any religious doctrine in order to be an employee of the organization.
Organizations that question or deny scientific evidence or best practices related to disease transmission, harm reduction, public health, or civil rights.
Organizations that discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity, religious belief or lack thereof, disability, or immigration status.

Applications will be prioritized for organizations that are:

Serving people who are currently without housing or shelter
Providing community space for or serving people in supportive housing, transitional housing, or shelter programs.
Predominantly serving Black, Indigenous, and other People Of Color (BIPOC)
Actively using MyConnectSV to connect and serve program participants
With budgets under $1,500,000

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What to Expect After You Apply

When you submit an application, a copy of your submission will be sent to the email you provide. This email may go to SPAM, so please check there if you do not see it in your main inbox.

If selected, applicants will be contacted by email.
Grantees will be selected 10 times per year during the 3rd week of each month – starting in March 2025 and ending in December 2025. A grantee may only receive one grant between January to December of the current calendar year.
An application will be considered active and eligible for funding unless otherwise notified.

Increasing WiFi Equity and Access

Destination: Home is interested in supporting equitable unlimited access to high-quality internet for people who are in the Santa Clara County Supportive Housing System, are extremely low income, and need access to allow for MyConnectSV use. If your organization has Permanent Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, Shelter, or a Service Center located in Santa Clara County and you’re interested in partnering with us to bring free wifi access to your residents and guests so they can connect to MyConnectSV, please fill out the interest form here.

For Support & Questions

If you have questions and/or need support filling out the application, please contact Maureen Damrel at (408) 314-5032 (call or text) or email TECHquity@destinationhomesv.org.