Technology grants

National Funding Programs

Community Connect Grant Program
Grants to provide broadband transmission service to extremely rural, lower-income communities.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 15, 2006
Sponsor: USDA Rural Utilities Service

Internet Project
Provides toll free dial-up Internet access and e-mail to rural law enforcement agencies nationwide.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Bureau of Justice Assistance

Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP)
A global initiative that focuses on improving lifelong learning for disadvantaged young people and adults by providing technology skills through community technology and learning centers (CTLCs).
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Microsoft Community Affairs

Public Housing Neighborhood Networks
Provides grants to updte and expand existing Network Neighborhood/community technology centers and establish new NN centers.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2006
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) - Family and Homeownership Program
Funding for the delivery and coordination of supportive services and other activities designed to help public and Indian housing residents attain economic and housing self-sufficiency.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 8, 2006
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

RGK Foundation Grants
Grants that support projects in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: RGK Foundation

Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees Program
Loans and loan guarantees for the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in eligible rural communities.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: USDA Rural Development

Rural Business Opportunity Grant
Grants to improve the economic conditions of rural areas including technical assistance for business development and economic development planning.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 26, 2006
Sponsor: USDA Rural Development

Rural Health Care Service Discounts
Provides discounts to rural health care providers to obtain Internet and telecommunications access.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Universal Service Administrative Company