Technology Grants for Rural Schools

Thank you to Kim Elliott for passing on this grant opportunity.

Deadline Date – September 14, 2007
Grant Resource – Foundation for Rural Education and Development
Category – Technology Grants

Description – The Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) in cooperation with the Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative (RTFC) created the Technology Grants for Rural Schools program to help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. Technology Grants are available to public schools that are working to enhance learning by increasing the use of technology in the classroom. This includes adding new programs and curriculum for technology education and purchasing new equipment. As the role of technology in classroom grows, it becomes a powerful tool to improve both teaching and learning. Many schools are incorporating new, innovative technology in an effort to help motivate and inspire their students. Their goals include bringing modern computers to every classroom, connecting every classroom to the information superhighway and making sure that effective and engaging software and online resources will be an integral part of every school curriculum.

Size of Grant - $50,000

Cost Sharing or Match – No

Web - http://www.fred.org/teachtech.html