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TECHNOLOGY TO STRENGTHEN NONPROFITS
APPLICATION
CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE: June 15, 2005
Complete Guidelines and Application at:
http://www.sbc.com/Common/files/doc/EXCELERATOR_2005_APPLICATION.doc
All proposals must be received in SBC offices by 5 p.m. on June 15, 2005
2005 SBC EXCELERATOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
SBC Foundation is pleased to announce the 2005 SBC Excelerator competitive
technology grants program. This year's multi-million dollar program focuses
on helping nonprofits fully integrate technology into their ongoing
operations and community outreach.
SBC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications Inc., recognizes
the valuable role of nonprofits in meeting human needs and shaping
successful communities. Technology holds tremendous potential in
strengthening the ability of nonprofits across the sector to further advance
their missions.
SBC Excelerator seeks to fund projects that build the technology
infrastructure of nonprofits enabling them to increase their organizational
effectiveness and/or service delivery capability. Examples of qualifying
projects include the following:
* Internet Access - Networked, high-speed access to the Internet and e-mail.
* Data Networking - Network connectivity to enable easy sharing of database
applications and information systems.
* Online Outreach - Interactive web-based applications that support
activities such as service delivery, volunteer recruiting, e-fundraising,
etc. SBC Excelerator is interested in web-based interactive applications
activities only. Static, brochure-type web development projects will not be
favorably considered.
* Staff Technology Capacity - Technology training programs for nonprofit
staff members. Basic, intermediate, and advanced training programs are
eligible for consideration.
* Pooled Technology Resources - Programs that work to address the technology
needs of multiple nonprofits, e.g. technology circuit riders (mobile,
skilled technology consultants) and application service providers. Nonprofit
technology training providers will also be considered in this category. To
qualify, providers must be nonprofits themselves and exclusively or
primarily serve the nonprofit community.
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
1. To qualify, the major focus of the organization and project must have
emphasis in one of the following areas:
* Education
* Community Development
* Health and Human Services
* Arts and Culture
2. Project funding decisions are made on a state-by-state basis. Projects
and project collaborations should be developed for the benefit of the
submitting state. Example: An Arkansas review committee will make all
decisions on Arkansas submissions, so they should include only
Arkansas-based organizations.
3. Additionally, programs need to outline a process to achieve and measure
success.
SCOPE AND USE OF GRANTS
SBC Excelerator competitive grants range from $2,500 to $25,000 and are for
one year in length.
NOTE: The majority of grants will be at the $5,000 level.
Collaborations by two or more organizations will be considered for grants up
to $50,000 for one year.
No grants over $50,000 will be awarded.
Grant funds may be used for data communications services, hardware,
software, technology training, personnel, and application development.
Grant recipients of the 2004 SBC Excelerator program are eligible to submit
for the 2005 program.
GRANTS WILL NOT BE AWARDED FOR:
* Individual K-12 schools, districts, systems foundations, both public and
private. (Please note the K-12 schools may be part of a collaborative grant
request, but not the lead agents.)
* Organizations without 501(c)3 public charity or government instrumentality
status
* Programs that SBC Foundation is currently funding
* Capital campaigns or endowments
* Facility construction or renovation
* Events or sponsorships
* Projects that include only a planning/development phase
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Although we do not require a technology plan as a part of this application,
the primary goal of this RFP is to select projects that use technology to
support the overall goals and mission of your organization. Going through a
strategic technology planning process may help your organization identify
ways in which technology can support your mission and uncover good
technology projects. If you want more information about developing a
technology plan for your organization, please refer to the information on
our web site at: www.sbc.com/foundation or refer to TechAtlas, a free online
technology planning guide. TechAtlas can be found at www.TechAtlas.org.
For those nonprofits without access to the internet, you may contact the SBC
Foundation at 1-800-591-9663 to request a copy of the booklet, Technology
Literacy Benchmarks for Nonprofits, to facilitate your technology plan
development process.
Your proposal package should be no more than five to eight typed pages
(excluding required attachments), double-spaced, with 12-point font and
one-inch margins. Each page is to be numbered at the bottom. Additionally,
the attached proposal application is to be completed and submitted as the
cover of your proposal. Submit one original and four (4) copies of your
proposal package, identified as "SBC Excelerator," to your appropriate
office as listed on the final page. Faxed copies will not be accepted.
REMINDER: All proposals must be received in SBC offices by 5 p.m. on June
15, 2005.
