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Grant Announcement

Grant Announcement

Wireless/Mobile Pilot Programs Wanted

Educators in Wayne RESA public school districts – this is an opportunity to experiment with and demonstrate the value of wireless/mobile technology for students and educators.

Community Telecommunications Network (CTN), through its member organizations, serves K-12, higher education, and public television communities in the metropolitan Detroit area, including Wayne County.  In Wayne County, CTN works with the (MISD,OS, Wayne RESA, DPTV, WSU, DPS) on behalf of its local school districts.

Through the CTN/Wayne partnership, educators in your districts have an opportunity to apply for early-stage funding to establish pilot projects that intend to demonstrate the value of access to wireless Internet in enhancing teaching and learning.

CTN is looking for innovation pilot programs to support and share with others projects that demonstrate 21century applications of technology, learning and communication.

Grant awards range between  $5,000 and $25,000, and are funded one year with possible extension for a second year.

To review the mission and goals of CTN and summaries of previously funded proposals visit the CTN website at <https://ctnonline.org>.