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Mobile Beacons' Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit
Mobile Beacons’ Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit
[Applications due September 30, 2016]
There is still time for schools and libraries to apply for Mobile Beacons’ Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit grant. They will accept applications through September 30, 2016, and winners will be announced in October. Last year, this grant program was offered to libraries and the KC Public Library became the first 2015 Wi-Fly pilot site. This year, they have opened the program up to all CAIs that want to jumpstart a digital inclusion effort in their community. The Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit provides local community organizations the initial tools they need to create their own digital inclusion programs and serve the evolving digital needs of their communities. The estimated value of the donation for the Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit is $20,000.
Each kit contains:
· 25 donated 4G hotspots
· Free, unlimited LTE data plans for each hotspot during the pilot program
· 25 donated Lenovo Thinkpad E540 laptops
25 donated Lenovo Thinkpad E540 laptops
How to Apply
Pilot applications should have a clear focus on how mobile, high speed Internet will make a tangible change for the people you serve. Applicants should provide as much detail as you need to explain what you plan to do and how you will measure it. Apply by September 30, 2016, spots in their pilot program are limited. Click here to apply online.
About the ICN
Founded in 1997, the ICN is managed by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) and provides high-speed fiber optic broadband and IT services for K-12, higher education, public libraries, museums, state and local governments, and healthcare organizations. Since its creation, the ICN has remained at the forefront of technology and provides a secure, dependable and scalable network providing unsurpassed customer support for Illinois citizens. For more information: www.illinois.net
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