I thought the first one was particularly interesting, but someone might want to pick up on the next one.
3COM'S URBAN CHALLENGE PROGRAM TO HELP BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE Deadline: November 1, 2002 A program of Santa Clara, California-based technology company 3Com, the Urban Challenge program provides grants of $100,000 in 3Com technology to U.S. cities that use information technology in new and innovative ways. Modeled on 3Com's 1996 collaboration with the City of Boston, which helped transform its 130 public schools into the nation's first fully networked urban school system, the program has awarded $4 million in grants to 40 cities since 1999, and will give additional grants to more cities by the end of 2002. The new winners will not only receive 3Com equipment, but will also be eligible for reduced-cost share assistance from program partner AmeriCorps*VISTA. Urban Challenge winners who qualify will obtain low-cost assistance for installation management, training, and more. Using the 3Com grant, schools, departments, and organizations can tailor a networking solution that meets their community's needs. To participate, a city should meet at least one of the following criteria: have a principal policy agenda aimed at enhancing educational or community development; be able to demonstrate involvement and a strong endorsement from the mayor's office; provide tangible benefits to students and residents in a specified timeframe; serve multiple constituencies, including schools, local community colleges, libraries, government agencies, healthcare institutions, etc.; and/or be able to articulate specific ideas about how it intends to use the grant. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. For further information and to request a grant application, see the 3Com Web site. RFP Link: http://www.3com.com/solutions/ WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING PROGRAMS Deadline: Various The Women's Sports Foundation, a national nonprofit, member-based organization dedicated to promoting the lifelong participation of all girls and women in sports and fitness, administers numerous grant and award programs and is currently accepting applications for the following: The Community Action Program encourages communities to celebrate grassroots participation and support the achievements of girls and women in sports and fitness. (Deadline: Ongoing) The Jump Start Program provides financial support to young women who otherwise might not be able to participate in motor sports. Funding is available to individuals, organizations, clubs, or institutions that provide automotive sport and or automotive safety-related programs for girls and women. (Deadline: December 31, 2002) For complete information and guidelines on these and other funding programs, see the Women's Sports Foundation Web site. RFP Link: http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/funding/results.html Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
