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Using BTOP Funds to Reach Remote Areas

Tech Soup

Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) provides grants to support the establishment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas. Mobile Training.

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Why the California Teleconnect Fund Is Great for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

If your nonprofit organization or library is in or has offices in California, you may be eligible for up to 50% off your advanced communications expenses through the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF). are approved by the CPUC, they are eligible to discount their telecommunication. services by 50%.

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What Is E-Rate?

Grant Consulting Services

We lovingly refer to this program as Erate, and the funds from the Universal Service charges are dispersed through USAC to the Erate program to specifically benefit schools and libraries with discounts on telecommunications and internet services. Starting in 2025, Erate will fund hotspots so students can learn anywhere.

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Nonprofits, Libraries, and the California Teleconnect Fund

Tech Soup

California are not aware of the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) and. BetterWorld Telecom's donation program with TechSoup provides access to discounted telecommunications service. BetterWorld Telecom's donation program with TechSoup provides access to discounted telecommunications service.

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Funding Alert! Grants for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Equipment

Assel Grant Services

Awards range from $50,000 to $1million and there is a three-year period of performance beginning the date the funds are released. The DLT grant is an annual funding opportunity and the program requirements stay fairly consistent from year to year. Identify major trends in public funding and public policy Skill 1.6:

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Grant Writing Tip: Using federal grants to fund building or purchasing/renovating a building

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Most callers are surprised to learn from us that the federal government has relatively few programs to fund building construction or acquisition/renovation of buildings of any type. Congress in effect transferred funding for housing and community facilities from the federal government to the states and large cities/counties.

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Celebrating Telework Week

Tech Soup

BetterWorld VoIP Telecommunications will give all new VoIP customers through TechSoup a 50% discount on their first month of service. California based nonprofits may also be eligible for the California Teleconnect Fund, which allows eligible nonprofits to be reimbursed for up to 50% of their phone service cost.