Staying Connected Challenge Grants
The foundation has committed $17 million in Staying Connected challenge grants to support hardware upgrades, broadband connectivity, technical support, and technology training programs.
In January 2004, the foundation announced the first round of Staying Connected grants to 18 states, totaling more than $5.8 million. The final round, announced in January 2005, was made to 37 states and the District of Columbia for $10.9 million. Find the full list of grantees at the link below.
Other Grants to Support Sustainability of Public Access Computing
State Partnership Program
From 1997 to 2003, the U.S. Library program funded approximately 47,000 computers in nearly 11,000 public libraries in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Partnership grants also have been awarded to six territories, commonwealths and associated states.
The first partnership was awarded in October 1997 to the Alabama Public Library Service to act as the pilot program for future state funding.
Impact of Grants
For detailed information on all U.S. Library program grant recipients, view the interactive map. |
Grant support included funding for hardware, technical assistance, and training to public libraries in each state.
The program also provided grants to support implementation efforts and research related to the Internet and public libraries serving areas of poverty.
The foundation no longer makes grants under this program.