The U.S. Department of Education recently posted the following notice
about applications for technology grants, which are available to
consortia composed of school districts and community partners such as
museums.
Andy Finch
American Association of Museums
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Technology Innovation Challenge Grants (Federal Register:
December 22, 1998 [CFDA No. 84.303A])
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Purpose of Program: The Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Program
provides grants to consortia that are working to improve & expand new
applications of technology to strengthen school reform efforts, improve
student achievement, & provide for sustained professional development
of teachers, administrators, & school library media personnel.
Eligible Applicants: Only consortia may receive grants under
this program. A consortium must include at least one local
educational agency (LEA) with a high percentage or number of
children living below the poverty line. A consortium may also
include other LEAs, private schools, State educational agencies,
institutions of higher education, businesses, academic content
experts, software designers, museums, libraries, & other
appropriate entities.
Applications Available: January 12, 1999.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications: March 12, 1999.
Estimated Available Funds: $22,000,000.
Estimated Range of Awards: $500,000-$2,000,000 per year.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $1,000,000 per year.
Maximum Award: The Secretary will not consider an application
that proposes a budget exceeding $2,000,000 for any one of the 12-
month budget periods.
Estimated Number of Awards: 22.
For Applications or Information Contact: For applications,
telephone 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327) or fax requests to
(202) 208-4042. The application package will be available from
the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant web site at:
http://www.ed.gov/Technology/chalgrnt.html
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, selection
criteria, contacts, & other information are available in the
federal register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/1998-4/122298b.html
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