July’s featured technology grants:

GRANT/NONPROFITS

 1. The Global Fund for Women

 2. The Kauffman Foundation

 3. The James Irvine Foundation

 4. SBC Foundation

 5. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

 6. HP Philanthropy

 7. Real Networks Grant Program

 8. Progressive Technology Project

 9. Cisco Community Investment Technology Giving Program

10. Verizon Foundation

11. Community Technology Centers

12. Handspring Foundation

GRANT/EDUCATION

13. Micron Foundation

14. Veritas Software Foundation

15. IT for Students, Teachers (NSF)

TIME SENSTIVE GRANTS

16. Joseph Alexander Foundation

17. American Honda Foundation

1. The Global Fund for Women

DEADLINE:

Applications are accepted throughout the year. We award grants approximately every three months. It takes 4-6 months to review a request.

AMOUNT:

$500 to $15,000

PURPOSE:

The Global Fund for Women provides general program and operating support grants to women's organizations focused on advancing the human rights of women and girls. This includes improving women's access to information technology.

RESTRICTIONS:

Organizations eligible for support include: schools, teacher training and curriculum programs, locally based community organizations, nongovernmental organizations, local women's associations and women's rights organizations and coalitions focused on the issue of girls' education.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The Global Fund for Women
1375 Sutter Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, California 94109
Telephone: 1 (415) 202-7640
Fax: 1 (415) 202-8604
E-mail: proposals@globalfundforwomen.org

                                 WEB:

www.globalfundforwomen.org

2. The Kauffman Foundation

DEADLINE:

None

AMOUNT:

Varies

PURPOSE:

Focusing on youth development and entrepreneurship, including: That nonprofit leaders have the entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and values to advance their organizations' social missions. We work with partners by providing funding, consultation and technical assistance.

RESTRICTIONS:

Kauffman Foundation grants are limited to programs and/or initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative service delivery, community support and/or public policy opportunities in support of youth and entrepreneurs.

CONTACT INFORMATION::

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2046

WEB:

www.ewkf.org

3. The James Irvine Foundation

AMOUNT:

$50,000 - $160,000

PURPOSE:

Promote innovation in and strengthen the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, through grantmaking: Innovation Fund to support the use of technology or the experimentation with new organizational models and practices, which improve the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and test new approaches to the work of philanthropy.

RESTRICTIONS:

Not receive significant funding support from government. Be classified as a public charity and tax exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

California

WEB:

www.irvine.org

4 SBC Foundation

DEADLINE:

June, 2003

AMOUNT:

A majority of grants will range from $5,000-$25,000 for a single organization and up to $50,000 for two or more collaborating organizations.

PURPOSE:

SBC Excelerator focuses on three key areas: Technology access – bringing advanced technologies to underserved communities Technology education – providing basic Internet and computer application technology training Technology workforce development – providing training that will prepare individuals for today’s technology-centric jobs

RESTRICTIONS:

No more than 20% of the program’s total budget should be used to purchase software, hardware/equipment or Internet services.

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

Organizations that have a national scope as well as a significant presence in Michigan.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Katherine Willis: 734-302-4748.

WEB:

http://www.cyber-state.org/1_0/1_1_4.html

5. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

DEADLINE:

None

AMOUNT:

$30,000 - $500,000

PURPOSE:

The Community Access to Technology program's goal is to enhance Washington State's community life and provide opportunities for communication and learning through information technologies. Specific requirements and our areas of special funding interest are listed below.

RESTRICTIONS:

Grant must be from a 501(c)3 non-profit organization or governmental unit (except for schools and libraries). Be for projects that engage the public or an organization's clients in direct, hands-on technology access in multi-user environments. [Staff and back-office computing projects are not eligible.] Contain a local commitment to contribute funding to the project and make it sustainable beyond the grant period. 

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

Must primarily serve the residents of Washington State.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

LPAI Grants Administrator

Attention: Community Access to Technology Program

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

P O Box 23350

Seattle, WA 98102

WEB:

www.gatesfoundation.org

6. HP Philanthropy

DEADLINE:

None

AMOUNT:

Varies

PURPOSE:

HP is committed to making the social and economic benefits of the digital age accessible to all people through our e-Inclusion strategy. HP supports non-profit organizations that provide services to women and minorities, including scholarships to women and minorities.  The majority of our strategic grants initiatives are aligned with our e-Inclusion strategy. Through these initiatives, HP is providing the technology resources, tools and solutions to creatively address important issues in underserved communities.

RESTRICTIONS:

The HP U.S. Grants program does not consider the following types of grant requests: requests from individuals (Educators can get discounts on HP products. Visit HP in Education for more information.) requests from arts, civic, culture, health and human services or environmental groups requests from organizations that are not tax-exempt religious activities, churches sponsorships, conferences, seminars, contests, fund-raising activities, promotional items, sports events, marketing, TV and video production, research or feasibility studies requests from individual K-12 schools (A school located near an HP site may qualify for a donation from that site. See our My Community section for information about local programs.) used or obsolete equipment discounted purchases (Schools can get discounts on HP products. Visit HP in Education for more information.) for-profit ventures requests from programs that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information, email philanthropy_ed@hp.com.

WEB:

http://webcenter.hp.com/grants/

7. Real Networks Grant Program        

AMOUNT:

In general, the foundation seeks one-year grant proposals in the range of $10,000-$75,000.

DEADLINE:

Deadlines (pre-application letter): February 1, August 1, annually.

PURPOSE:

The brand new Real Networks Foundation, created by Seattle-based streaming media company RealNetworks, has released application guidelines for its grantmaking programs. The foundation will consider requests that enable alternative voices or foster the right of free speech throughout the world, broaden access to technology among underserved communities throughout the world, and enhance the quality of life in areas where RealNetworks' employees live and work. In particular, the foundation wishes to fund proposals within the aforementioned program areas that include an innovative use of the Internet to achieve project goals.

RESTRICTIONS:

NONE

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Eileen Quigley, General Manager, Philanthropic Affairs
Ellen Stearns, Program Manager
RealNetworks, Inc.
PO Box 91123
Seattle, WA 98111-9223
phone: (206) 892-6644
fax: (206) 956-8249
info@realfoundation.org

WEB:

www.realfoundation.org

8. Progressive Technology Project

DEADLINE:

February, 2003

AMOUNT::

Up to $10,000

PURPOSE:

PTP's focus is to support grassroots organizations that engage in multi-issue social, economic and environmental justice efforts to empower low-income people and communities of color. PTP uses the following broad criteria when making decisions on organizational fit. Eligible organizations should:Increase the capacity of people to impact public policy and hold decision makers accountable locally and at broader levels Seek to address the underlying causes of social, economic and environmental problems Engage in leadership development with people traditionally left out of civic decision-making Be directed by and accountable to their members/constituents and make decisions democratically Work strategically to empower low-income people and communities of color

RESTRICTIONS:

At this time, PTP is only accepting proposals from organizations focused on and based in the United States. PTP will not consider funding for organizations that primarily engage in the following activities: scholarships/fellowships; technical service provision; direct services; technology projects unrelated to grassroots social change efforts; child care programs; emergency shelters; medical services; books; publications; capital improvement and job training or readiness projects.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Progressive Technology Project
1436 U Street, NW, Suite 203
Washington, DC 20009
Voice: (202) 387-9660
Fax: (202) 387-1852

WEB:

www.progressivetech.org

9. Cisco Community Investment Technology Giving Program

AMOUNT:

Cisco offers two types of product grants: "Standard Product Bundles" and "Non-Standard Grants." Standard product bundles support a single site of a maximum of forty users with a single connection to the Internet. The typical Standard Product Bundle is $6,000. Non-Standard Product Grants are all other grant requests including multi-site requests, greater than forty users, requests for products such as IP telephony or IP teleconferencing, etc. The typical non-standard product bundle is $30,000. (There is no maximum grant limit.)

PURPOSE:

The Cisco Community Investment Technology Giving Program will award Cisco products and/or provide Cisco technical volunteers to qualifying non-profit organizations and Kindergarten through 12th grade schools operating in the US and its territories. At this time Cisco will support Cisco product donations; in the future our objective is to create scaleable programs to enable Cisco technical volunteers to work with community organizations

RESTRICTIONS:

Organizations must: Be a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization per Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be a public charity. Serve the community at large. Operate in the US or in one of its territories. Have a non-religious primary purpose. Social service groups sponsored by a religious organization and serving the community at large are eligible. Houses of worship or institutions whose sole curriculum is religious education (e.g. seminaries) are not eligible. Have overhead expenses that do not exceed 25% of total operating budget.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Standard Product Bundles: discountech_cisco@techsoup.org

Non-Standard Product Grants: edp@cisco.com.

WEB:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/750/philanthropy/grants/product.html

10. Verizon Foundation

DEADLINE: 

The Verizon Foundation will review unsolicited proposals on a continuous calendar year basis from January 1st through November 30^th

PURPOSE:

Verizon wants to transform the way the private, public and non-profit sectors work together in building collaborative partnerships. Technology enables us to reach people around the globe in nanoseconds. This capacity to communicate allows us to deliver better services, share ideas, and create a global community with the best in education, health, arts and community services. Our new grantmaking tools, E-Grants, E-Solutions and E-Partners program offer a very different relationship between grantseeker and grantmaker. We donate information, quality models, assessment tools, and endless links to other partners in the U.S. that can support your organization. Our grantmaking goals are not just set in dollar amounts. The Verizon Foundation and our partners have much to offer above and beyond cash grants. Using our Web site, you can find volunteers, in-kind gifts, Internet training or Web developers. Our online community has a wealth of resources that will help you every time you visit our site.

RESTRICTIONS:

To be eligible for consideration organizations must: Focus on technology applications and programs in one or more of the following areas: Literacy Workforce Development, Employee Volunteerism, Community Technology Development, Benefit the customers, employees and communities in the areas we serve within the US. Not duplicate or significantly overlap the work of public agencies on the federal, state or local level. Serve the community without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, pro-life or pro-choice advocacy or physical disability. Keep books available for regular independent outside audit and make the results available to all potential contributors. Comply with applicable laws regarding registration and reporting.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Larry Plumb, 703-974-3428

WEB:

foundation.verizon.com

11. Community Technology Centers

DEADLINE:

July 19^th (annual)

AMOUNT:

15 million for 83 awards of $75,000 to $300,000 each.

PURPOSE:

The Education Department’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education seeks applications to create or expand community technology centers that will provide disadvantaged residents of economically distressed urban and rural communities with access to information technology and related training. Applicants must be able to significantly expand access to technology for disadvantaged residents of economically distressed urban and rural communities and provide, at a minimum,
adult education and family literacy activities through technology and the Internet. ED will give preference to novice applicants.

RESTRICTIONS:

The following are eligible: Community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations; state and local educational agencies; institutions of higher education; entities such as foundations, libraries, museums and other public and private nonprofit organizations or for-profit businesses

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mary LeGwin or April Blunt, ED
Community Technology Centers Program
330 C St. SW, Room 4414
Washington, DC 20202–7240
(202)205-4238;
E-mail: ctc@ed.gov

WEB:

www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister

12. Handspring Foundation

DEADLINE:

May 1, Aug. 1, or Nov. 1, 2002.

AMOUNT:

Cash grants — $1,000-$25,000. Product grants — Handspring Visor Deluxe.

PURPOSE:

Applicants should target high-risk youth and utilize the arts, technology, and sports in reaching such groups; cover direct services related to children’s health; provide services for children who are victims of abuse or neglect; or administer homeless assistance programs for families with children. Funding may also be used for technical assistance or organizational effectiveness for applicants whose organizational mission is directly connected with at-risk children and youth.

RESTRICTIONS:

Limited to nonprofit organizations working with at-risk youth

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Handspring, Inc.
189 Bernardo Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043

Email: foundation@handspring.com

WEB:

http://www.handspring.com/company/foundation/index.jhtml

13. Micron Foundation

DEADLINE:

The Micron Foundation makes K-12 and Community funding decisions three times each year. Proposal deadlines are: March 15
July 15
November 15

PURPOSE:

To fund high-impact programs that drive advancements in education, with emphasis on science and technology To fund charitable programs in our communities that can make a significant and lasting contribution to the quality of life, especially of children To fund civic and cultural programs in our communities that enhance the quality of life of its citizens

RESTRICTIONS:

We fund specific projects only, no funding is provided for general operating expenses. Applicants must be an organization that has tax-exemption under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3), or be a publicly-funded academic institution. Funding is not provided for the following: Individuals Luncheons, dinners, auctions, or events Courtesy advertisement Organizations which promote or practice discrimination Annual fund drives Projects seeking to influence elections or legislation Religious, fraternal, veteran or political organizations We cannot consider incomplete proposals or programs/projects that fall outside our primary funding areas.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please contact Chris Earthman at (208) 363-1893 with any questions or to discuss proposal ideas

WEB:

http://www.micron.com/content.jsp?path=/About+Micron/Micron+Giving

14. Veritas Software Foundation

DEADLINE:

Q1 grant proposals must be received by Jan 31

Q2 grant proposals must be received by Apr 30

Q3 grant proposals must be received by Jul 31

Q4 grant proposals must be received by Oct 31

PURPOSE:

The Foundation has determined that the focus for grants made will be in the area of education

RESTRICTIONS:

Grants will not be made for political or religious purposes. Grants will not be made to organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, disability, religion, ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation. The Foundation will not promote or fund any organization whose direct or indirect actions Negatively impact VERITAS Software, the company, or the software industry as a whole.

GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS:

Q1 grant(s) focus on the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, Q2 grant(s) focus on the Silicon Valley, California area, Q3 grant(s) focus on the Orlando/Heathrow, Florida area and Q4 grant(s) focus on a national level.

           CONTACT                      INFORMATION:

                WEB:

vfoundation.inquiry@veritas.com

http://www.veritas.com/us/aboutus/foundation/

15. IT for Students, Teachers (NSF)

AMOUNT:

$15 million each in fiscal 2002 and 2003 for 20 to 25 grants per competition

PURPOSE:

The National Science Foundation is inviting applications for projects to give middle and high-school students and teachers information technology (IT) skills and knowledge. The program has three components: youth-based projects with strong emphases on career and education paths; comprehensive projects for students and teachers; and resource centers that engage in studies related to funded projects and provide technical support. Youth-based projects support year-round programs for middle- and high-school students that focus on IT or IT-intensive science, technology and math. Projects may include new materials, and software for informal learning. Comprehensive projects adopt or infuse IT into courses commonly available in schools. Resource centers develop models, support projects and conduct research to inform and improve IT experiences in formal and informal education.

RESTRICTIONS:

The following are eligible: Colleges and universities; non-profit, non-academic organizations; and state and local governments, including state educational offices and local school districts, among others.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Sylvia James, E-mail, sjames@nsf.gov; or Michael Haney, mhaney@nsf.gov;

WEB:

www.nsf.gov (click on “Funding,” “Funding Opportunities” and “What’s New”).

16. Joseph Alexander Foundation

DEADLINE:

Submit proposal preferably in Feb. through Aug.

AMOUNT:

$1,000 to $50,000

PURPOSE:

Giving primarily for education, including libraries, law and medical schools, and other higher education; health, especially the medical sciences and research, AIDS programs, the elderly and hospices, cancer care, scientific organizations, and hospitals; museums and other arts groups; and Israel, and Jewish welfare and religious organizations.

RESTRICTIONS:

Giving primarily in the continental U.S., with emphasis on New York, NY; some giving also in Israel. No grants to individuals.

GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS:

New York

17. American Honda Foundation

DEADLINE:

Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1

PURPOSE:

Support for national organizations working in the areas of youth and scientific education, including private elementary and secondary schools, public and private colleges and universities, and scientific and educational organizations. Scientific education encompasses both the physical life sciences and mathematics, and environmental education.

RESTRICTIONS:

Giving on a national basis. No support for religious, veterans', or fraternal organizations, private foundations, labor groups, service club activities, arts and culture, health, or welfare and social issues. No grants to individuals, or for trips, hospital operating funds, annual fund drives, fundraising, student foreign exchange programs, sponsorships, corporate memberships, medical or educational research, conferences or seminars, disaster relief, or beauty and talent contests.

WEB:

WWW.HONDA.COM

Grant information changes.  Please consult the organization’s website for the most current information.