In this week's Wiki - write a short summary of a grant or funding opportunity for technology in the classroom.

Include the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name of funding opportunity Web address Who can apply/Application requirements Award amount Brief summary

Include your name and read through each post before submitting your own to avoid duplication. Joshua Stewart Educational Technology 215 1. SPECIAL EDUCATION--NATIONAL ACTIVITIES--EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, AND MATERIALS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM 2. http://www2.ed.gov/programs/oseptms/index.html 3. Eligible applicants include:

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institutions of higher education (IHEs), local education agencies (LEAs), nonprofit organizations, state education agencies (SEAs), and Other organizations and/or agencies. In addition to the categories above, public charter schools that are LEAs under state law, other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, outlying areas (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), freely associated states, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations.

Current Application

Download the application package now: MS Word (830KB) | PDF (571KB) If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Grants.gov system at www.grants.gov For printed applications contact: Education Publications Center U.S. Department of Education P.O. Box 22207 Alexandria, VA 22304 Telephone: (toll free) 1-877-433-7827 Fax: 703-605-6794

TDD: (toll free) 1-877-576-7734 E-mail: edpubs@ed.gov Web site: www.edpubs.ed.gov Other Required Forms You will also need to download the following required federal forms: SF 424Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions) ED Form 524Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs ED Form 524Instructions Standard Form 424BAssurances, Non-Construction Programs ED80-0013Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Standard Form LLLDisclosure of Lobbying Activities Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants Application Contact Jane Hauser U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 4092, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2550 Telephone: (202) 245-7373 4. This Year Number of New Awards Anticipated: 21 Average New Award: $425,000 Range of New Awards: $200,000$1,500,000 Number of Continuation Awards: 40 Average Continuation Award: $390,000 Range of Continuation Awards: $75,000$1,000,000 NEXT YEAR Number of New Awards Anticipated: 36 Average Award: $200,000 Range of Awards: $150,00 - $1,000,000 Note: Awards information does not include projects funded by congressional earmarks. 5. The purpose of the program is to improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; support education media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting for children with disabilities; and provide support for captioning and video description of educational materials that are appropriate for use in the classroom setting.