The Special District Leadership Foundation has created and funded a Technology Grant for 2021. The Technology Grant is open to districts with operating budgets of $1 million or less and will reimburse districts for up to $3,000 related to expenditures outlined in the grant focus areas. There is a total of $35,000 in Technology Grant Funds available. Applicants do not need to be members of CSDA to apply and receive funds. The initial 2021 Technology Grant availability will close on June 15, 2021 or when all funds have been awarded, whichever comes first.
Initial Application Timeline:
April 1, 2021 to June 15, 2021
Eligibility:
CA independent special districts with operating budgets of $1 million or less
Technology Grant Focus Areas:
- Hardware such as laptops and tablets, digital cameras, microphones, drones
- Staff training specific to technology and/or cybersecurity, technology platforms etc.
- Software including billing and accounting software
- Consulting related to cybersecurity and technology
- GIS (geographic information systems)
- Electronic File Storage – including video
- Technology tools for public engagement
- Electronic signature platform i.e. DocuSign
- Electronic meeting resources and equipment
Application/Proposal:
Districts submit an application and grant proposal (no more than 5 pages) and include the following at minimum:
- Scope of project, work, and/or purchase
- Detail on the project, work, and/or purchase and how it assists the district in the areas of public engagement and/or transparency
- Detail on the district’s need for a grant to accomplish the project, work, and/or purchase
Get more information and complete your application at https://www.csda.net/sdlf/scholarships/sdlf-scholarships.
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