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Innovation and Modernization Program is a grant from WaTech (Washington State Technology Services) that funds innovative technology solutions and rapid modernization efforts to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency across Washington state agencies. Authorized by the Washington state Legislature in 2023, the program provides $4.
5 million for the 2023-2025 biennium to address critical business challenges through enabling technology and accelerate the modernization of legacy systems. The program has awarded grants to twenty-nine diverse projects across twenty-three state agencies in sectors including education, health and human services, transportation, agriculture, and veterans services. Only Washington state government organizations are eligible to apply.
Grant amounts range from $38,500 to $540,000.
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Innovation And Modernization Program # Innovation and Modernization Program * Innovation & Modernization Program:From Legacy to Leading Edge To apply for a grant, complete a project proposal. All proposals are reviewed and scored by the IT Investment Board using the pre-defined criteria. Project proposals should address each of the criteria.
To ensure your project is ready to start and to ensure a successful project outcome, review the tips for a successful project. If you have questions about this program, please contactimprogram@watech. wa.
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The Innovation and Modernization (IM) Program fosters a culture of innovation to address critical business challenges through enabling technology while accelerating the modernization of legacy systems for Washington state agencies. Authorized by the Washington state Legislature in 2023, the program provides dedicated funding, $4.
5 million for the 2023-2025 biennium, to support innovative technology solutions and rapid modernization efforts to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. To date, the program has awarded grants to twenty-nine diverse projects representing twenty-three state agencies from education, health and human services, natural resources, museums and arts, transportation, agriculture, veterans, and more.
Grant amounts range from $38,500 to $540,000 dollars and represent a diverse set of business needs and services with the goal to provide high value and quick results. The program’s governance ensures equal access to the funding, helping all agencies, regardless of size, advance technology solutions that improve outcomes for those we serve.
The IM Program demonstrates the potential to build an innovation culture in the state of Washington, improving state IT systems and services, benefitting all Washington residents by making government operations more efficient and effective.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Washington state government organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $38,500 to $540,000 (for the 2023-2025 biennium, $4.5 million allocated) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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