Deadline- 1 July 2013
The Best Buy Children’s Foundation is seeking applications for Youth Technology Grants which inspires future education and career choices. The goal of this program is to provide access to technology for teens benefiting greatly by moving beyond mere consumption and toward engaging in the learning opportunities technology. The average grant amount is $5000 and will not exceed $10,000.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Best Buy seeks applications from 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and public agencies that have tax-exempt status and are giving teens access to opportunities through technology. Minimum eligibility criteria include-
- Organization must provide direct services to build technology skills in teens, ages 13-18
- Eligible nonprofits may be a public or nonprofit community-based organization (e.g., community center, school or library)
- Location must be within 50 miles of a Best Buy store, Best Buy Mobile location, Best Buy Distribution Center, Best Buy Service Center or Best Buy corporate campus.
- Organizations that have engaged Best Buy employee volunteers will receive special consideration
- Grants are awarded for one year. Previous grantees must submit a report before applying for subsequent funding.
- Community-based out-of-school time programs are eligible
- Organization must serve a diverse population in local or regional communities
- Organization must show positive results against a demonstrated community need and will be required to submit a grantee report
- Organizations within the Twin Cities 7-county metro area are eligible and can apply for Best Buy Children’s Foundation support through the Community Grants Program or Twin Cities Fund, but not both.
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