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            Technology funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center
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    Technology funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center
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				<copyright>Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center</copyright>
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        http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Technology        </link>
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<title>USAC Rural Health Care Service Discounts</title>
<description>Provides discounts to rural health care providers to obtain Internet and telecommunications access. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Universal Service Administrative Company </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=16 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:17:59 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) (Round 2)</title>
<description>Funding to extend loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- USDA Rural Utilities Service </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2196 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:20:15 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2196 </guid>

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<title>Recovery Act - Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) (Round 2)</title>
<description>Grants to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas to enhance broadband capacity at public computer centers, and to encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. Department of Commerce </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2192 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:16:39 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2192 </guid>

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<title>Technology Grants for Rural Schools</title>
<description>Technology Grants for Rural Schools program was created to help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=932 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:44:35 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees Program</title>
<description>Loans and loan guarantees for the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in eligible rural communities. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- USDA Rural Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=438 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:52:04 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Microsoft Unlimited Potential: Community Technology Skills Program Grants</title>
<description>Grants to provide nonprofit organizations with funding to support technology training programs. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Microsoft Community Affairs </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=285 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:27:09 CST</pubDate>
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<title>RGK Foundation Grants</title>
<description>Grants that support projects in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- RGK Foundation </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=51 </link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:37:25 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Remote Patient Monitoring Diffusion Grants</title>
<description>Funding to expand the use of remote patient monitoring technologies that help improve the health and safety of older adults. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Center for Technology and Aging </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2308 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:48:38 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program</title>
<description>Loans and grants are to assist in economically developing rural areas. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1822 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:31:34 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1822 </guid>

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<title>Stimulus Assistance: USDA Rural Development Programs</title>
<description>Grant, loan, and loan guarantee  assistance to rural residents, rural communities, and rural utility  systems. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- USDA Rural Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2214 </link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:54:54 CST</pubDate>
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<title>National Network of Libraries of Medicine Technology Improvement Awards</title>
<description>Award for the purchase, installation, and/or upgrading of information technologies that enhance access to health information. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2138 </link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:12:15 CST</pubDate>
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