Technology Grants for Rural Schools Submitted: 7/26/2007

The Foundation for Rural Education and Development -- Technology Grants for Rural Schools

The Foundation for Rural Education and Development created by the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO) is accepting applications for its Technology Grants for Rural Schools program. The purpose of the program is to support innovative technology in the classroom and reduce the technology divide by bringing computers to every classroom, connecting schools to the information superhighway, and providing software and online resources as an integral part of the school curriculum.

Award amounts are $1,000-$10,000. Eligible applicants include any public K-12 school located within the service area of an OPASTCO telephone company that has a letter of nomination and support from the local telephone company.

Deadline: September 14, 2007

Please Note: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.

Contact the Foundation for Rural Education and Development grant program directly for complete program information and program guidelines: http://www.fred.org/teachtech.html