LANSING – State Representative Pam Byrnes (D-Lyndon Township) today invited nonprofits in the community to apply for technology enhancement grants available from AT&T Inc.'s philanthropic arm.
"I encourage our local nonprofit organization to take full advantage of this opportunity to get additional support," Byrnes said. "In these difficult economic times, these grants can make a big difference."
The AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AT&T Inc., is now accepting applications for the 2007 AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grant program. This multi-million dollar grant program is designed to help nonprofit organizations integrate technology into their operations and community outreach. Resources may include hardware, software and Internet access, among others.
AT&T Excelerator addresses a variety of community needs in four program areas: Education, Community Development, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture.
Interested groups can visit www.att.com/foundation to download a copy of the 2007 AT&T Excelerator grant application.
The deadline for completing the grant applications is 5 p.m. on May 4, 2007.