Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Wed, December 17, 2008
Dell Foundation Awards 2008 Connected Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations in Four States
ROUND ROCK, Texas--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL):
The News:
- The Dell Foundation today announced the awarding of "Connected Community" grants to 26 organizations in four states – Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma and North Carolina – where significant numbers of Dell employees live and work.
- These two-year $50,000 grants support innovative and collaborative initiatives that address technology access and training for youth, fundamental requirements for success in the digital economy.
- The grants support a range of programs, including those that:
- Narrow the digital divide for low-income and at-risk youth by increasing community and home-based access to technology;
- Use technology and Internet-based curriculum to facilitate career and college exploration for children and youth;
- Address the lack of women in science and technology careers by engaging girls in innovative IT camps and after-school programs; and,
- Connect students and parents to helpful online resources and communities.
Background:
- This year's grants were awarded to organizations that provide effective solutions to the technology access and skills gap that exists in under-served communities worldwide.
- Successful applicants provided measurable and substantive results and fostered collaboration between local organizations to strengthen the impact of its programs.
- A complete list of grants is attached and also available on the [ foundation's website ] with descriptions of the funded initiatives.
- The Dell Foundation solicits competitive applications from 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations for a number of partnerships every two years. The next cycle for ‘Connected Community' grant application submissions will be announced in 2010.
Quotes:
"It's no secret that technology access and skill are vitally important to employment in today's global economy," said Lisa Huddleson, executive director of the Dell Foundation. "We are honored to lend our support to these organizations that are effectively addressing this need in Dell communities."
About:
[ The Dell Foundation ] is committed to contributing to the quality of life in U.S. communities where Dell employees live and work.
Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
Texas Grants
Austin Children's Museum
Austin Children's Shelter
Austin Public Library Foundation
Austin School of Film
Austin Symphony Orchestra Society
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Children's Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas (CMC)
Communities in Schools
Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Girlstart
River City Youth Foundation
San Juan Diego Catholic High School
Skillpoint Alliance
The Nobelity Project
The Salvation Army
University of Texas Foundation: UT Elementary School
Youth InterACTIVE
Tennessee Grants
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
Nashville Public Television
Oasis Center, Inc.
Youth Villages
Oklahoma Grants
Boys & Girls Clubs
KIPP Reach Academy Charter School
North Carolina Grants
Girl Scouts Tarheel Triad Council Inc.
North Carolina Zoological Society
