The AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc. , announced more than $275,000 in grants to support 15 nonprofit organizations in the Greater Sacramento area through the AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grant program.
The program helps nonprofits integrate technology into their operations and community outreach and also places technology tools in the hands of underserved populations. In addition, the grants provide resources such as education programs, Internet access, computer training and job-skills development.
This year’s Excelerator grant funding includes a $50,000 contribution to the Institute for Local Government, an organization that provides information, resources and tools for thousands of city, county and school officials throughout California. The organization’s core programs include children’s health, land use and housing, public service ethics, fiscal stewardship, civic engagement and climate change initiatives.
Funding for the Institute for Local Government will be used to help develop the Healthy Communities section of the organization’s Web site to share best practices for promoting healthy lifestyles and environments. In addition, the grant will support a series of web dialogues to help public officials gain new insights, exchange ideas and broaden awareness of the institute’s efforts on behalf of community health issues.
Other Sacramento-area organizations receiving this year’s AT&T Excelerator technology grants include: Arc of California, California Coalition for Youth, California Rural Indian Health Board, Capital Public Radio and Observer Educational Foundation.
Originally posted on December 10, 2007 @ 5:19 am