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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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Leading the Way Toward Digital Inclusion

Tech Soup

Recently, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) published guides to help community organizations create or expand programs to close the digital divide. Basic training. Partners that provide additional training and support services.

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Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

Library Grants

Territories) Opens: August,14, 2024 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will accept applications for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. Implement training programs for Covered Populations covering basic, advanced, and applied skills. Deadline: September 23, 2024 (October 22, 2024 for U.S.

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New from ReadyTalk - Video Conferencing for Collaborative Meetings

Tech Soup

excellent for bringing a face to virtual meetings, trainings and. Telecom Services video webinars ReadyTalk Telecommunications tsreadytalk online seminars online conferencing' It's an exciting day at ReadyTalk; earlier this week they launched video conferencing, giving customers the ability to increase engagement and create a.

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First-Time Finisher & Funder Boosted Boston Marathon

The NonProfit Times

co-founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications and co-owner of the Boston Celtics basketball team. Hale had trained to participate in 2022, but a stress fracture sustained during his training required him to withdraw, according to The Boston Globe. While 2024’s $45.7 million is more than respectable, it is not the $71.9

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Nonprofits, Libraries, and the California Teleconnect Fund

Tech Soup

BetterWorld Telecom's donation program with TechSoup provides access to discounted telecommunications service. The California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) provides qualified organizations a 50% discount on select telecommunications and Internet access services in California. Send application to: CPUC, Telecommunications Division.

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How to Manage People Who Work Remotely

Tech Soup

Some of the most concrete advice I found on practical management of teleworkers is Jacob Griscom's article How Telecommunications Is Changing Work for Nonprofits , in particular his section on systems for measuring results and accountability.