AT&T Education Grants

The foundation's scope is national, emphasizing support of higher education and institutions and national organizations serving the academic community, and K-12 education. Areas of funding under this category include programs/projects that use technology to enhance teaching and learning, encourage family involvement in schools, provide professional development opportunities for educators, prepare future teachers for the learning environment, and implement plans for lifelong learning and community collaboration. The foundation maintains a local giving program to serve communities where the company has a presence. Types of support include annual campaigns, consulting services, emergency funds, matching funds, employee matching gifts, fellowships, program development, general/operating support, and technical assistance.

Restrictions: The foundation's education program does not consider proposals for named academic chairs, social sciences or health sciences programs, medical or nursing schools, industrial affiliate programs, or technical trade associations. The foundation does not make equipment donations.

Sample Award(s): United Negro College Fund (Fairfax, VA)--for computer training for faculty colleges and universities, $1 million (2000). Chicago Public Library Foundation (Chicago, IL)--for the AT&T computer camp, $125,000 (1999). Southern Regional Education Board (Atlanta, GA)--for an online algebra course, $100,000 (1999). YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (Chicago, IL)--for its mentorship program, $50,000 (1999).

Contact: Grants Administrator, (212) 387-4801, e-mail: attfound@attmail.com

Internet: http://www.att.com/foundation

Sponsor:
AT&T Foundation
32 Avenue of the Americas, 24th Fl
New York, NY 10013