Tech Workers Fund

How to Apply

1. Submit online application - Takes approximately 10-20 minutes
- Can be completed on computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Can save and return later to finish
- Do NOT use your work email

2. Application Content - Four questions with 50-word limit each:
- What is the issue or demand you are addressing?
- Describe the kinds of activities you've engaged in (or want to engage in) to make your job or workplace better
- Why are these activities important to you?
- (Fourth question not fully specified in materials)

3. Supporting Materials
- Optional: Upload files verifying activism (screenshots, documents, videos, social media posts, etc.)

4. Demographics Section
- Optional
- Does not affect application outcome
- Data used internally and in aggregate only

5. Application Review - Within two weeks of submission, receive decision notice via email

6. Interview - If selected, schedule 15-30 minute phone call to discuss application

7. Final Decision - Within 2 weeks of interview

8. Payment Terms - If accepted, have 2 weeks to accept terms and provide payment information

9. Receive Payment - Typically within 4-6 weeks of initial submission

Eligibility Requirements

• Be employed (or formerly employed) by a tech sector company, either directly or indirectly, regardless of job function
• Be a worker who, with coworkers, builds collective power or pressures those in positions of power to make lasting change to improve working conditions in tech
• At least 18 years old
• Have Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Have US bank account
• Have not previously received a stipend from this Fund (at this time, only one stipend per person)
• Individual applicants only (not organizations)

After Receiving Funds

• No reporting required
• Money can be used as you see fit to support organizing needs
• Will receive optional survey 2-3 months after payment
• Cannot apply for additional stipends at this time
• Stipend is taxable income; will receive 1099 for tax filing

Important Notes

• Do not use work email to protect yourself from employer surveillance
• Funding is for individuals only, but recipients have redistributed funds to other workers or organizations
• Contact Fund staff for guidance on how to start a petition or stage a workplace walkout