FISCAL YEAR 2010 APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2010
DIGITAL DIVIDE PROGRAM - ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
The Department seeks applications from Community Technology Centers located in and serving "eligible communities". An eligible community is a community in which not less than 40% of students are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program, or in which not less than 30% of students are eligible for a free lunch under the national school lunch program. Community Technology Centers include public hospitals, libraries, park districts, state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, public and private nonprofit or for-profit educational organizations. In addition to being an eligible entity, a CTC must provide computer access and educational services to the public at least twelve (12) hours each week. Please refer to the application for complete eligibility requirements.
ELIGIBLE COSTS
The maximum grant award allowed under the Digital Divide Law is $75,000 per Fiscal Year. Funds may be used to provide training services and activities that use technology to improve academic achievement, career development, and adult education. Grant funds may also be used for equipment, software, and other capacity building costs.