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2022 Special District Technology Grants

By Vanessa Gonzales posted 01-18-2022 12:55 PM

  
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The Special District Leadership Foundation has created and funded a Technology Grant for 2022. 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 $25,000 in Technology Grant Funds available. Applicants do not need to be members of CSDA to apply and receive funds. The initial 2022 Technology Grant availability will close on March 31, 2022. 

 

Initial Application Timeline:

January 1 - March 31, 2022

 

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 www.SDLF.org.


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