The ESE's Digital Connections Partnership Schools Grant is a new opportunity for local school districts to upgrade their technology infrastructure through a matching grant program administered by ESE and the Executive Office of Education (EOE) in consultation with MassIT.
The reason I have posted this information is because if you have any interest in learning more, there are two technical assistance webinars that are happening right away. The first is today, October 16 from 3-4:30 PM, and the second option is October 17 from 9:30-11 AM. Click here to register: http://www.doe.mass.edu/conference/?ConferenceID=5968
Five million dollars is available in state bond funds: $2 million for suburban communities, $1 million for rural communities, and $2 million for urban communities. Cities and towns will be required to contribute between 30 and 70 percent on a sliding scale based on their local contributions to the Chapter 70 formula. Click here for the link to the grant information: http://www.doe.mass.edu/grants/2015/DCPSG/
State bonds may be used to fund capital projects that provide high-speed broadband and/or wireless Internet connectivity for schools. Up to 100 % of the local contribution may fund devices for students and teachers. Applications must be received by ESE by 5:00 PM on November 17, 2014.
