T-Mobile HQ Grants: Digital Access (2026)
Grants for Nonprofits Advancing Connectivity, Digital Literacy, and Tech Career Pathways in Greater Seattle and Greater Kansas City
T-Mobile’s HQ Grants program supports nonprofit organizations in the greater Seattle and greater Kansas City areas that are improving lives through digital access and homelessness-related services. For the July 31, 2026 deadline, T-Mobile is accepting applications under its primary focus area of Digital Access, supporting organizations that expand connectivity, build digital literacy, and create pathways into tech careers for vulnerable populations.
Organization: T-Mobile
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Greater Seattle and Greater Kansas City
About the Funder
T-Mobile’s HQ Grants program reflects the company’s commitment to investing in the communities surrounding its headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, and Overland Park, Kansas. Through this program, T-Mobile partners with nonprofit organizations that address pressing local challenges and help expand opportunity for residents. In 2026, digital access remains the company’s primary funding priority in its HQ communities.
What This Program Supports
For this deadline, T-Mobile is accepting applications under its Digital Access category. The company is especially focused on organizations addressing the digital divide through the following areas:
Connectivity
Support for organizations empowering people with the connections, tools, and skills needed to succeed in today’s digital world.
Digital Literacy
Support for programs that build internet proficiency, online safety, and practical digital skills.
Career Pathways in Tech
Support for programs that expose vulnerable populations to tech careers and provide skilling and upskilling opportunities that lead to long-term economic mobility.
Eligible Support Types
- Program support
- General operating support
- Multi-year proposals
T-Mobile notes that programming or general operations requests are preferred.
Eligibility & Preferences
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS
- Have a direct focus on one of the priority areas
- Be located in the greater Seattle or greater Kansas City area
- Serve at least one eligible county in the greater Seattle or greater Kansas City region
Eligible counties include:
Greater Seattle
- King County
- Snohomish County
- Pierce County
Greater Kansas City
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
Additional guidelines include:
- One funding request per category per funding cycle
- Applicants currently receiving multi-year funding in the same category are not eligible for additional priority focus category funding during that term
- Ratings on platforms such as Charity Navigator and Candid are considered
Ineligible Requests
T-Mobile states that funds are not available for:
- Endowments
- Private foundations
- Lobbying, political causes, campaigns, or candidates
- Faith-based organizations for religious purposes
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics
In addition, event sponsorship requests will not be considered.
Funding Amounts
Typical Grant Size: $25,000–$50,000 annually
T-Mobile also accepts multi-year proposals.
Timeline & Review
📅 Applications Open: February 2026
📅 Digital Access Deadline: July 31, 2026
📅 Digital Access Award Notification: October 9, 2026
Other 2026 HQ Grants dates include:
- April 30, 2026: Housing & Support for the Homeless deadline
- July 10, 2026: Housing & Support for the Homeless award notification
Application / Request Process
Applicants should review the grant priorities and application questions before starting the form. T-Mobile recommends completing the application in one sitting, since the application cannot be saved and returned to later. Applicants should also be prepared to upload a line-item budget using the template provided.
The application process includes:
- Reviewing priorities and application questions
- Submitting the online application
- Confirming receipt of the confirmation email
- Waiting until the application window closes for review to begin
- Executing a legal agreement via DocuSign if selected
- Completing an end-of-year evaluation
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/community/hq-grants
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Expand digital access in greater Seattle or greater Kansas City
- Provide internet connectivity support, digital literacy training, or tech career programming
- Need mid-sized grant support for programming or core operations
- Can demonstrate organizational strength, clear outcomes, and strong community need
- Are seeking support from a major corporate funder open to multi-year requests
T-Mobile’s HQ Grants program is especially relevant for established nonprofits helping close the digital divide for underserved populations in the company’s headquarters communities.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Competitive, deadline-based
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Typical Award Size: $25,000–$50,000 annually
Best Suited For: 501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing connectivity, digital literacy, and tech career pathways in eligible Seattle- and Kansas City-area counties
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