Verizon Foundation Grant for SC Nonprofits and Schools

FYI!

For more information, go: http://foundation.verizon.com

Verizon Foundation Offers $45,000 in Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Educational Institutions

 

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 22, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Foundation Seeks Proposals for Innovative Projects That Support Technology in Literacy or Internet Safety Programs

The Verizon Foundation is seeking grant proposals from nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in South Carolina for innovative projects that support the use of technology in literacy or Internet safety programs.

Literacy programs may address the areas of family, adult, early childhood or K-12 literacy, including programs that develop English as a second language or basic computer literacy skills. Verizon is particularly interested in proposals that deliver literacy training via e-learning or use technology to enhance literacy training, such as computer and Web-based training programs.

Internet safety programs should focus on those that promote online safety for children, senior citizens, families and communities.

Eligible nonprofit organizations and educational institutions may submit proposals online and compete for individual grants ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 to fund programs that most effectively match the Verizon Foundation’s literacy and Internet-safety focus areas. The foundation will award a total of up to $45,000 in grants.

“As a technology company, Verizon is committed to supporting innovative initiatives that leverage broadband technology to address the social issues that are critical to the communities we serve,” said Stan Bugner, state director of public affairs, policy and communications for Verizon in South Carolina. “Higher literacy rates result in stronger communities, economic growth and a skilled workforce for today’s technology-driven workplace.

“With regard to Internet safety, the Internet’s dynamic features also make it a convenient vehicle for those who intend to take advantage of innocent consumers,” Bugner added. “As one of the principal providers of online services in America, Verizon is educating and encouraging consumers to use safe practices while online. We hope that this request for proposals will produce great opportunities for Verizon to support.”

To qualify for funding, applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a valid Internal Revenue Service tax identification number, or an accredited educational institution that has a current district registration number and is affiliated with the National Center for Education Statistics.

Proposals must be submitted through the Verizon Foundation’s Web site, www.verizon.com/foundation, no later than Aug. 29, 2008. Qualified applicants should click on the “Grant Applications — Apply Online Today” link, then click on the link marked “Ready to apply for a cash grant? Click here to begin.” Applicants then will need to add the invitation code 486D8JUVUV.

More information about this request for proposals can be found on the Verizon Foundation Web site, under “Foundation News.” Verizon expects to announce grant recipients by Sept. 30. 

SCASL Update and News!

Hello friends,

 I hope you are all having a relaxing summer…it’s winding down! I have an update and some SCASL news for you! 

Update-Be sure that you have renewed your SCASL membership and that you have thought about what to present at the 2009 SCASL Annual Conference in Greenville, March 11-13, 2009. Go ahead and get those items off your “to do” list!

 News-I wanted to let you know that as of July 1, Capitol Consultants, South Carolina’s largest association management firm, is managing SCASL. More and more associations (including the South Carolina Library Association) are turning to professional association management because of increased membership value, service, and benefits. Capitol Consultants will handle the management and facilitation of all our association services. The SCASL Executive Board thinks you will be very impressed as we all work to take SCASL to the next level. With Capitol Consultants, we have a full time Executive Director (Kristen Brown) and considerable support staff. The headquarters are located in downtown Columbia across from the State Capitol.

Please note that you will continue to send membership applications and other correspondence to the SCASL P.O. Box. A new phone number and contact email will be coming soon.

Good things are on the way!

Please let me know if you have any questions, 

Valerie Byrd Fort

val_byrd@yahoo.com

valeriebyrdfort@gmail.com

Library Media Specialist
National Board Certified Teacher
New Providence Elementary

www.npeslibrary.com

SCASL President
www.scasl.net

River of Words Poetry Poetry and Art Contest

Hello all!

 

Just posted on the SCASL listserv:

Curtis Rogers from the State Library sent the informaion below…

You can learn more about River of Words here: http://www.riverofwords.org/contest/index.html (and by taking a look at what Curtis sent)!

 

Enjoy!

Valerie

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We recently completed a promotional video about River of Words (an Annual Environmental Poetry & Art Contest Conducted in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book) and coordinated in SC by the SC Center for the Book at the State Library. Check it out and spread the word!

on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL-8xeR2RPM

on TeacherTube: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=bd237e41bc2225263f82

 

—
Dr. Curtis R. Rogers
Communications Director
South Carolina State Library
POB 11469, 1430 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29211
phone-803.734.8928 | fax-803.734.8676
http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov

AASL National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina!

Yes, you will have to wait until November 2009, but AASL’s National Conference is close to home next November! The theme is Rev Up Learning @ your library. Mark your calendars for: November 5-8, 2009

Think you’d like to present a preconference? They are now accepting applications…more information available here: http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/conferencesandevents/national/charlotte2009/forpresenters/requestforproposal/rfp2009precon.cfm

Virtual Library Day on the Hill

Good morning all!

 

I hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing summer.

 

Kitt Lisenby, Ida Thompson, Amanda LeBlanc, and I are in California for the ALA Annual Conference. 

 

Today, we will be lucky enough to participate in Virtual Library Day on the Hill at the conference. You can participate too! Just follow these steps:

 

1. Read the ALA Washington Office (WO) webpage about the SKILLs Act: http://www.capwiz.com/ala/issues/alert/?alertid=10223941

2. Write a short piece telling your Senators and Representative the importance of passing the SKILLs Act.  Use information from the WO webpage together with with your own thoughts and experiences to demonstrate the vital need to enact SKILLs.

If any of your Senators and Representatives already co-sponsor SKILLs (co-cponsors are listed on the WO , include your thanks and appreciation.

If they do not already co-sponsor SKILLs, ask them to take this step now.

3. Sometime today (July 1st), deliver your message to your Senators and Representative.

How to do this:

Go to the WO Take Action Webpage at http://www.capwiz.com/ala/issues/alert/?alertid=10223941 

Enter your zip code in the field provided and the message page comes up addressed to your Senators and Representative.

Put in your message and with a click of the mouse send it your Congressional delegation. You can also FAX your message from this site! Quck and EASY!