Funding Educational Technology
There are many mechanisms available to obtain funding for educational technology devices, infrastructure, and related services.Ìý The Office of Educational Design and Technology has created a funding matrixÌýto help administrators compare the features of some of these funding mechanisms.
New ¶¶Òõapp ¶¶Òõapp Funding:
- E-Rate
- Learning Technology Grants (LTG)
- Smart Schools Bond Act
- Smart Start Grant Program
- ¶¶Òõapp Aid
Federal Funding:Ìý
- on federal grantsÌý
- Federal grants through theÌý
- Institute of Education SciencesÌý-ÌýÌý
Corporate, foundation, and other grants for educational technology:Ìý
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Many corporations, foundations, and other state and local non-profit entities offer grant monies for educational technology.  Districts and schools may wish to conduct research on and apply for any such grants forÌýwhich they qualify.