| Program Name: |
Community-Based Online Learning. |
| Program Description: |
The Community-Based Online Learning program provides community-based organizations with high-speed network connectivity to enable partnerships with California Community Colleges to use online teaching and learning materials to improve the quality of life for low-income communities in the nine economic districts of California. |
| Sponsoring Entity: |
California Virtual Campus Project, a California Community Colleges System Project based at the Butte-Glenn Community College District. |
| Funding Type: |
Infrastructure/equipment and services only. |
| Type of Support: |
The support provided through this grant shall be used to defray one-time and ongoing costs for high-speed Internet connectivity (of Community-Based Organizations to the CalREN Internet backbone). CVC shall directly compensate technology service providers to establish connectivity. Technical and programmatic support for delivering effective programs is also provided. No funds between grantee and CVC shall be exchanged. No funds are available for programmatic costs. |
| Eligible Organizations: |
Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations (with 501c3 designation). Letter of support from a California community college is required from all applicants. Organizations must primarily serve low-income community residents. |
| Deadline Dates: |
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| Extended Deadline for Northern Sacramento Valley, Central Sierra and Southern Border Regions: |
- Letters of Intent (required): March 23, 2009
- Proposals must be received by: April 17, 2009
- Award Notifications: May 10, 2009
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| Contact Information: |
Adrienne Tackley, CENIC, atackley@cenic.org, 916.440.8805 |
| Funding Period: |
- April 10, 2009 - June 30, 2009: Connectivity established
- July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013: Connectivity use fees provided
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| Grant Performance Timeframe: |
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013 |
| Maximum Funds Available: |
Grant funds high-speed Internet connectivity from Community-Based Organizations to the California Research and Education Network (CalREN) (T-1 minimum local speed). No funds will be directly charged or provided to organizations--connectivity charges will be paid directly to system integrator/connectivity provider by the CVC. Total costs for connectivity charges not to exceed $100,000 annually. |
| Match Requirement: |
None |
| Number of Awards: |
Ten (10) |