[net-gold] ELIMINATE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE: Digital Divide Grant Program for Community Technology Centers

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Subject: [mls-digitaldivide] ELIMINATE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE   digital divide grant
     program for community technology centers

The Dept of Commerce has funding for community technology centers. The
link below had downloadable application forms.

ELIMINATE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

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The goal of the Digital Divide Grant Program is to increase access to
computers, telecommunications technologies, and related training for
populations residing in low-income communities. Under this program,
the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is
authorized to make grants to plan, establish, administer, and expand
Community Technology Centers (CTCs) and to support technology access
programs. CTC programs provide computer access and educational
services using information technology to individuals, communities, and
populations that typically would not otherwise have opportunities to
use computer and telecommunications technologies.

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.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Several information sessions will be held to detail the parameters of
the RFA and answer questions from applicants. Attendance is not
required but is recommended. The information sessions will be held at
the locations and times listed below. The information sessions are
open to the public and reservations are not required. Please note that
photo identification may be required by building security.

Chicago
January 21, 2010
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Michael A. Bilandic Building
160 N. LaSalle, Fifth Floor Room C500
Chicago, Illinois

DIGITAL DIVIDE APPLICATION RESOURCES

2010 DCEO Digital Divide Application (NOW AVAILABLE)

2010 School Lunch Statistics

2010 Digital Divide Flyer

2008 Digital Divide Grants

2007 Digital Divide Grants

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Questions and requests pertaining to this program should be directed to
Cesar Lopez, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,
100 West Randolph Suite 3-400, Chicago, IL 60601, Telephone: (312)
814-2672 or via e-mail cesar.lopez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

PROGRAM TO FOSTER THE DIGITAL DIVIDE PROGRAM

The Department will accept contributions from individuals, companies,
and foundations to support the Digital Divide Grant Program. Local
telecommunication exchange carriers may also collect voluntary
contributions from customers. For more information, please contact
Cesar Lopez at (312) 814-2672 or via e-mail: cesar.lopez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

LEC Collection and Remittance Information

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