Funding by Topic: Technology

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. You can also browse a list of inactive funding programs.

National Funding Programs

2009 National e-Commerce Extension Initiative: Program Implementation Mini-Grants
Funding to expand the adoption of e-commerce strategies by communities, small/micro businesses, and entrepreneurs across the country.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2010
    Sponsor: Southern Rural Development Center

Microsoft Unlimited Potential: Community Technology Skills Program Grants
Grants to provide nonprofit organizations with funding to support technology training programs.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Microsoft Community Affairs

National Network of Libraries of Medicine Technology Improvement Awards
Award for the purchase, installation, and/or upgrading of information technologies that enhance access to health information.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region

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 Economic Development Loan and Grant Program
Loans and grants are to assist in economically developing rural areas.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Stimulus Assistance: USDA Rural Development Programs
Grant, loan, and loan guarantee assistance to rural residents, rural communities, and rural utility systems.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: USDA Rural Development

USAC 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

Wireless Innovation Project
A competition to promote innovation and increase implementation of wireless related technology for a better world.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2010
    Sponsor: Vodaphone America's Foundation

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