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Global Libraries: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2010 Access to Learning Award
This is a $1 million award for institutions providing public use of computers to their communities.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
is currently accepting applications to its annual Access to Learning Award
(ATLA), which recognizes the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar
institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and
opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet.
The award is given by Global Libraries, a special initiative of the foundations Global Development Program. The recipient of the Access to Learning Award will receive US$1 million.
2010 Access to Learning Award Applications
Download and submit your application for the 2010 award through October 31,
2009.
<http://www.gatesfoundation.org/atla/Pages/access-to-learning-award-overview
.aspx>
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/atla/Pages/access-to-learning-award-overview.
aspx
Computers and the Internet are powerful tools that provide opportunities for
people to improve their social and economic well-being. Worldwide, just one
person in six has access to the Internet. This means that more than five
billion people miss out on chances to pursue education and employment,
access government services, learn about valuable health information, conduct
business online, and exchange information and ideas.
The Access to Learning Award encourages new, innovative ways to provide computer and Internet services to people without access, and promotes greater development of public access technology programs around the world.
The Access to Learning Award honors innovative organizations that are
opening a world of online information to people in need. The foundation?s
Global Libraries initiative invites applications from libraries and similar
organizations outside the United States that have created new ways to offer
these key services:
-Free public access to computers and the Internet.
-Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can
help improve their lives.
-Technology training for library staff.
-Outreach to underserved communities.
Please note:
-Applications are open to institutions outside the United States that are
working with disadvantaged communities.
-To be eligible, the applying institution must allow all members of the
public to use computers and the Internet free of charge in a community
space.
Applications for the 2010 Access to Learning Award must be submitted via an
online submission process by October 31, 2009. The application form is
available only in English and must be completed in English to be eligible
for consideration.
However, while applications must be submitted in English, the foundation
does offer informational brochures in Arabic, Chinese, English, French,
Russian, and Spanish.
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