Computer Grants for Preschool Programs

Qwest Teachers and Technology Mini-Grant

• Pre-kindergarten teachers in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, and 12 other states can apply for a mini-grant from Qwest. Applicants must teach in an eligible school district and have at least three years of teaching experience. Grants are awarded in the amount of $5,000 and must be used to promote the integration of technology in the classroom. This can include purchasing computers or other hardware and software for use in the classroom.

  Qwest

  1801 California St., 50th Fl.

  Denver, CO 80202

  303-896-1266

  qwest.com

Computers for Learning

• The U.S. General Services Administration provides used computers to preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. Refurbished government computers and peripheral equipment are provided to programs at no charge, based on availability. Programs must have non-profit status and are required to pay for the shipping of the computers. Applications for the program are available online and applicants can see what equipment is available when they apply.

  U.S. General Services Administration

  Attn: Computers for Learning

  1800 F Street NW

  Washington, DC 20405

  866-333-7472

  computersforlearning.gov

The Raymond John Wean Foundation

• Preschool programs in the Mahoning Valley in Ohio can apply for an Early Childhood Development Grant from the Raymond John Wean Foundation. Grants are awarded in amounts from $1,000 to $5,000 and can be used to purchase materials to increase the quality of early education programs and improve the skills of children in the program. This includes purchasing computer equipment and software to provide extra learning opportunities for students. Grant applications are reviewed four times a year.

  The Raymond John Wean Foundation

  108 Main Ave. SW, Suite 1005

  Warren, OH 44481

  330-394-5600

  rjweanfdn.org

The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation

• Preschools in select counties in New York and Massachusetts can apply for preschool curriculum grants from the The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation. The program provides a list of acceptable curricula, including some programs that include computer software. The goal of the grant is to improve academic and socio-emotional curriculum in preschools. Grants are worth approximately $50,000 and are funded over two to three years. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full proposal.

  The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation

  2351 N. Forest Rd.

  Getzville, NY 14068

  716-689-0370

  thetowerfoundation.org