E rate and grant Opportunities

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E RATE AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

“I want to focus my testimony on the E-Rate program today because I am hopeful that, in the next few months, we will bring about real reform of that program.”

“…E-Rate’s “priority” system (under which things like paging and Blackberry services for administrators get prioritized over connecting a classroom to the Internet) distorts their spending decisions…”

“By streamlining the rules, we…would free an extra $1 billion for next-generation services in its first year ($600 million of which is currently spent each year on basic telephone service and other outdated technologies)... I do not support increasing the program’s budget at this time, and I am pleased that Chairman Wheeler appears to be on the same page”.

“…Under no circumstances should we increase the size of the E-Rate program without finding corresponding new savings elsewhere in the Universal Service Fund.”

Commissioner Pai Testimony March 25

7. “…an initial review by Commission staff has found that the Commission can free up an additional $2 billion over the next two years to help support broadband networks in our nation’s schools and libraries, offering an opportunity to assess better ways to prioritize and distribute program funding at support levels higher than the current program cap.

We seek comment on how best to use such additional funds to support the Commission’s efforts to provide high-capacity broadband within and to schools and libraries…”

E-rate: 2.0 Some Proposed Changes

Funds for Learning Funding Per Student Data

Funds for Learning Per Student Data Link:

Funds for Learning Funding Per Student Data

Funds For Learning Per Student Data Link:

Vision:

• Focus on the problem being addressed for the entire community as opposed to technology need of an applicant.

• Grants don’t fund wireless APs they facilitate digital learning for disadvantaged students. What social problems are addressed and how will the funding make a difference?

• Articulate the vision into a concise and easy to read 1 page “pre-narrative”.

Effective Partnerships:

• Decide on consortia roles and responsibilities well before the application deadline

• Engage community volunteers, donations and in kind services early in the process• Project the image that the funder is joining a well organized team. What are the

qualifications and experience that make your program the right one to take on this work?

Understanding Requirements, Objectives, and Intent of the Grantor:

• Tailor applications to the unique initiatives, priorities and guidelines of the program

• Know the geographical funding preferences and boundaries• Research previous awards to understand fundability of your project

Components of a Fundable Grant Application:

Letter of Inquiry Deadline

Grant Application Deadline

Notification Check Presentation

CLOSED 5/16/2014 8/29/2014 9/17/2014

7/8/2014 8/18/2014 11/28/2014 12/17/2014

10/3/2014 11/14/2014 2/28/2015 3/18/2015

The Large Grants program funds up to $50,000 for program requests or $100,000 for capital requests. The proposed project must serve two or more schools and/or have a significant impact on the local community.

Eligible: • Individual schools located in Polk and Yamhill counties• District-wide groups, associations, affiliates, or organizations, located

within the 11 county service area, having an IRS 501(c) 3

DISTANCE LEARNING & TELEMEDICINE (DLT)

INVESTING IN INNOVATION

INVESTING IN INNOVATION