SLC Computers for the Community Program
Help your clients get connected with donated City computers.
Salt Lake City’s Computers for the Community Program gives away surplus laptops to local nonprofits that help community members build digital skills and stay digitally connected. The goal is to bridge the digital divide and reduce e-waste by reusing City-owned devices.
Need to know
- Cost: Free
- Timeline: Application reviews begin as soon as they’re submitted; devices are distributed throughout the year.
- Eligibility: Must be a nonprofit with a digital literacy program serving Salt Lake City residents.
- Minimum distribution: Must be able to distribute 25 laptops to individuals or families (not for staff or admin use).
- Type of devices: The majority of devices are PC laptops, not desktops.
Before you start
Make sure your organization:
- Serves Salt Lake City residents
- Has a program that teaches clients how to use computers
- Can distribute at least 25 laptops directly to individuals or families
- Has a nonprofit EIN or tax-exempt number
You’ll also need a plan that explains:
- How you’ll choose who gets the laptops
- How you’ll help people learn to use them
- How you’ll support recycling once the devices reach the end of their life
Steps
- Check availability: The program is currently paused while we restock laptops. You can email us at innovation@slc.gov to get updates.
- Prepare your application: Gather information about your digital literacy program, your distribution plan, and your nonprofit credentials.
- Submit your application online: When the application period reopens, it will be available on this page. Applications are reviewed in the order they’re received.
What’s next
- If approved, you’ll get an email letting you know how many laptops you’ve been awarded.
- You’ll work with the City’s Information Management Services team to schedule a pickup.
- If more laptops become available later in the year, you may be contacted for another pickup.
Related
Need a free computer? Or want to donate a used computer? Contact Tech Charities.
Tech Charities is a local organization that offers low-cost or nearly free desktop and laptop computers to individuals and families.
- 50 North 600 West, Suite C, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
- Hours: Monday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Wednesday by appointment
- Email: admin@techcharities.org
- Call or text: 801-583-3656
- Website: techcharities.org
Get help
Contact Salt Lake City’s Innovation Team wth questions.
Email: innovation@slc.gov
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