Support What Matters:
Key Resources and Insights for Prospective Adjudicators and Sponsors
What Is The Grant?
Mytech’s mission is to grow, help, and make a difference.
By partnering with local businesses, and giving back to our community we can make a difference in the community as a whole.
With this in mind, we partner with local like-minded companies that are ready to make a difference to local nonprofits. There are various grants offered this year, including 3 years of managed and professional IT services.
Why You Should
Get Involved
It’s a chance to align your brand with purpose, support causes that matter, and build stronger relationships with customers and partners. By funding local initiatives, you create lasting, positive change and help build a more resilient environment where everyone—including your business—can thrive.
WAYS TO GIVE BACK
Become a Sponsor at One of Three Impactful Levels:
Making a Difference Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
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Logo & link on Mytech Partners website and promotional emails
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Social media recognition
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Logo on event signage & pre-event PowerPoint
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Stage banner: “Sponsored by [Your Company]”
Helping Sponsor – $2,500
Logo & link on Mytech Partners website and promotional emails
Social media recognition
Logo in pre-event PowerPoint
Growing Sponsor – $2,500
Logo & link on Mytech Partners website and promotional emails
Social media recognition
Logo in pre-event PowerPoint
Give & Help Choose Where Support Goes
Donate services, money, or resources to help nonprofits receive the support they need to reach their full potential. Businesses or individuals who contribute are also invited to become adjudicators, playing an active role in selecting the organizations that will benefit most from these donations.
Your involvement can make a real difference in empowering nonprofits to thrive.
DONATE
Championing Local Impact
Primarily someone who knows the pulse of the local nonprofit scene in San Antonio well and has strong connections in the community. They’re expected to spend at least 20 hours reviewing nonprofit applications and share their opinion on which organizations would be the best fit for receiving support. Their insights help make sure the right nonprofits get the resources they need to make a real difference.
Time
Adjudicators are asked to volunteer 10–14 hours total throughout the adjudication process.
Review
Adjudicators must review all grant applications and help narrow down the selection to the most qualified candidates.
Post
Adjudicators are expected to help promote the grant through social media, email, and word-of-mouth at community events.
Attend
Adjudicators are expected to attend the awards ceremony and present their grant to the selected nonprofit.
FAQ
Adjudicators play a critical role in reviewing applications and contributing to the decision-making process for a recipient of the Mytech Partners technology grant. If you or your organization is sponsoring a grant, you’ll also choose a winner for that specific award. Additionally, you may be asked to provide further context or insight about applicant nonprofits—especially when important details may not have been fully captured in their applications. Your input helps ensure a well-informed and community-focused selection process.
You will be required to read all applications, which can take upwards of 3-4 hours, and use the scoring guidelines we provide to choose the top 3 applicants who you think are best suited for the Mytech technology grant. If you or your organization has provided a grant, you will spend additional time selecting a winner for that grant. You are welcome to ask others for advice to help you make the best selection for your grant. This will likely require time after regular business hours and over the weekend.
There are 2 adjudication sessions: a half-day (4 hours) in-person where winners will be discussed and narrowed down then a 90-minute session later in the week where any last questions about the top candidates can be brought to the group to solidify the decisions.
We ask that you help promote the grant using any channels available to you. This can include sharing information on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, sending updates through your email newsletters, mentioning the grant at community events, or simply spreading the word in one-on-one conversations. The more visibility we create, the more nonprofits we can reach—and the greater impact we can have. Your efforts play a key role in the success of the grant, so we encourage you to use every opportunity to help amplify the message.
Adjudicators are expected to attend the award ceremony and personally present their grant to the selected nonprofit. Before leaving the event, adjudicators should make direct contact with their grant recipient to offer congratulations and establish a connection. Since the ceremony is open to the community, adjudicators are also encouraged to share their experience by posting about the event on social media or other platforms. Your presence and engagement help celebrate the work of these nonprofits and extend the impact of the grant within the broader community.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD GRANT
A good grant is one that gives more than just money. It offers services, products, and financial support that help a nonprofit reach its full potential. The best grants match the nonprofit’s needs, allowing them to grow, strengthen their programs, and make a bigger impact. It’s about providing the right resources to help them succeed and thrive in their mission.
Previous Grant Recipients
GRANTS AT A GLANCE
Take a look back at some of the incredible grants awarded over the years—celebrating the projects, people, and progress that have made a lasting impact.