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Grant Opporounities 1. ** Acclinet Tech Grant Program ** Acclinet regularly presents qualifying college students, teachers and nonprofit organizations with free industry-best Sun server and workstation equipment they need to do what they do best. Our technology grant program focuses on two groups: college students and teachers learning or teaching UNIX and open-source technologies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of children. Available equipment includes entry-level Sun servers and Sun workstations include Sun servers and Sun workstations such as Sun V210, Sun V240, Sun V440, Sun Blade 1500, Sun Blade 2000, Sun Ultra 40, Sun Ultra 45, as well as enterprise-class solutions for qualifying organizations including Sun Fire servers from E4800 to E15K.Our technology grant program is open to any school, student or organization that is not seeking profit. To qualify, you must provide details about your situation, what kind of equipment you're seeking and how you intend to use it. Applications can be submitted on this web site, via e-mail or by postal mail. Technology grant recipients are determined monthly by a committee of volunteers who review all the application materials. We will post information about each month's recipient on this web site. **  http://www.acclinet.com/tech_grant.asp ** 2. ** Computers 4 kids ** We strive to improve low income youth's computer and learning skills through caring mentorship, structured training, a vibrant learning environment, and access to a computer at home. The program uses computers as a catalyst for youth to challenge themselves, become engaged in their own learning, and realize greater possibilities academically, professionally, and for their community. Charlottesville and Albemarle students in grades 7 through 12, who qualify for the federal lunch program, are eligible to join our program. While much of our focus is on our mentoring program, Computers4Kids also emphasizes after-school independent learning as well. Students using the lab when not meeting with their mentor enjoy workshops, structured activities, and other projects so that they may continue to learn new skills. All students in the program are eligible to earn a free home computer system and year of free internet access.In April 2009 Computers4Kids launched Teen Tech, a program created specifically for graduates of our nine-month mentoring program. Graduates have the opportunity to further their technology skills, receive college and career guidance, and be a part of the Teen Tech community. ** http://www.computers4kids.net/ ** 3. ** Welcome to the Computers for Learning Website ** Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for all Children in the Next Century. The order encourages agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to transfer computers and related peripheral equipment excess to their needs directly to schools and educational nonprofit organizations. The CFL website allows eligible recipients to view and select the computer equipment that federal agencies have reported as excess (via GSAXcess®).The CFL program's ambitious goal is to make modern computer technology an integral part of every classroom so that every child has the opportunity to be educated to his or her full potential. Schools and educational nonprofit organizations do not pay for excess computer equipment they receive through the CFL program; however, the recipient is responsible for the shipping and handling costs, as well as refurbishing costs. ** http://computersforlearning.gov/ ** 4. ** Foundation for Rural Education and Development **  In 1989, the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO) created the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) to address the educational and developmental needs of rural areas. The Foundation's mission is to sponsor programs and activities that improve the educational, social and economic conditions of rural areas. FRED carries out this mission by raising funds to sponsor scholarships, awards and programs that directly benefit rural America. Supporting rural America with new programs that promote community involvement, business cooperation and improved rural education and economic development. ** http://www.fred.org/aboutus.html ** 5. ** Technology Innovation Challenge Grant **  The Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Program, funded by the Office of Innovation and Improvement, helps local communities meet the educational needs of their students through the development of new applications and creative ways to use technology for learning. Local communities are challenged to form partnerships of schools districts, colleges, universities and private businesses to accomplish their goals. [|**http://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/othersites/ticg.html**] 