[Robotgroup] AT&T foundation grants

[Sonia Santana]

AT&T Foundation Announces Wireless Technology Grant Program - 
Deadline: October 19, 2007 = The AT&T Foundation ( 
http://www.att.com/foundation/ the corporate philanthropy 
organization of AT&T Inc. has announced a $1.5 million competitive 
grant program to help nonprofits integrate wireless communications 
technology into educational outreach projects. Open to 501(c)(3) 
public charities and government instrumentalities across the United 
States, the program will help nonprofits deliver educational content 
and enhance learning opportunities in the communities they serve.

The AT&T Foundation will award one-time, education-focused, wire-less 
technology grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 each for wireless 
applications and hardware. Examples of eligible projects include the 
enrichment of museum visits through the development of audio and 
video content accessible from visitors' mobile phones; the creation 
of AT&T Wi-FiSM hot spots for students and community members; the 
development of educational curriculum designed to be accessed from 
wireless devices; delivering supplemental educational content via 
mobile phone calls, text messages, and/or Multimedia Messaging 
Service; and the development of com-  munity education podcasts.

To qualify for a grant, organizations must utilize the funds 
for  projects that enhance the delivery of education through 
wireless  technology in settings that engage youth and adults in 
life-long  learning. Additionally, 51 percent or more of the project 
must  target underserved populations, including racial and 
ethnic  groups, low-income populations, seniors, youth, and/or 
people  with disabilities.

Interested organizations can apply by downloading a copy of 
the  Request for Proposals at the AT&T Foundation Web site. RFP Link:
http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008975/att

For additional RFPs in Science/Technology, 
visit:  http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_science_technology.jhtml

Info provided by Denise Stines Francis, State Single Point of 
Contact, Office of the Governor, Division of Budget, Planning & Policy.