U.S. Dept. of Education CTC Program Issues Request for Proposals

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new round of grants under its Community Technology Centers program. Proposals are due July 16, 2001. There is a reported US$32 million available for U.S. community technology centers under this program. Nearly 200 one-year grants, between US$75-300,000, are available for groups meeting the eligibility guidelines. The grants will be for one year. Cost sharing of 30 percent is required. Eligible applicants include state and local educational agencies, tribal governments, colleges, libraries, and other public and private nonprofit or for-profit agencies. For the complete announcement, visit: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2001-2/053001a.html Interested applicants are also encouraged to access technical assistance information available through the America Connects Consortium. The America Connects Consortium works to provide information, training, technical assistance, public attention, and new resources to U.S. community technology centers. It attempts to find and apply the best tools, techniques, and teaching methods available, and helps to bring together community technology stakeholders across different sectors.
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