[UCIMC-Tech] Re: [Imc-bookkeeper] Fwd: [MADCoList] broadband stimulus

[Chris Ritzo]

This could be a great opportunity to get funding for public access
computing, outreach & training workshops- The training
Stephen/production is already doing, as well as other general public
computing workshops. This document also mentions funding for
libraries. This could fund collection development money for the
library, technical upgrades, intern/practicum students.

We should start brainstorming program ideas at tomorrow's tech
meeting. I'm in for helping draft the proposal.

-Chris

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Josh King <josh at ucimc.org> wrote:
> I think this sounds like a good idea and I will pursue this with other
> Tech/Web people as soon as the application guide comes online. I agree with
> Sascha that we should do this ASAP. I've already applied for $30000 in
> stimulus funds through the state recovery website to expand the server room
> and technical capacity within the building, but it couldn't hurt to have a
> lot of different applications afloat.
>
> Stephen Fonzo wrote:
>>
>> I suggest that members of the Tech and Web working groups help draft this
>> application, if the IMC does indeed apply, that way there is broader
>> organizational ownership of the project and Nicole is not made to do the
>> majority of the work.  Groups need to know how to seek and acquire funds
>> with a minimum of assistance and guidance - some probably already know how
>> and what to pursue.
>>
>> -Stephen
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Danielle Chynoweth
>> <chyn at ojctech.com>wrote:
>>
>>> I think the IMC should apply for broadband stimulus money in the November
>>> round.  Yes, the cities are asking for a big project to wire everything.
>>>  We
>>> should submit a smaller proposal as well to be considered.  Nicole, when
>>> you
>>> get a chance, take a look at the link below.
>>>
>>> - Danielle
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: Wally Bowen <wallyb at main.nc.us>
>>> Date: Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 12:42 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [MADCoList] broadband stimulus
>>> To: Danielle Chynoweth <chyn at ojctech.com>
>>>
>>>
>>> Nan -- Nonprofit organizations are already eligible for NTIA and RUS
>>> broadband stimulus grants.  Community media centers are ideally
>>> positioned
>>> for this funding.
>>>
>>> Here's a good summary of the BB stimulus funding programs:
>>>
>>> http://www.baller.com/pdfs/Baller_Herbst_Stimulus_2-19-09.pdf
>>>
>>> We also know that there will be three staggered application windows for
>>> NTIA (and most likely for RUS):  June, November, and May 2010 (these are
>>> still approximations until the final RFP is published).  So this gives
>>> community media orgs time to plan a nonprofit BB network.
>>>
>>> I will be posting a "how to" guide later today.
>>>
>>> wally
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Wally Bowen, Executive Director
>>> Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN)
>>> http://www.main.nc.us
>>> WPVM-LP  103.5 FM
>>> http://www.wpvm.org
>>> IndyLink Access & Webhosting
>>> http://www.indylink.org
>>> 828.255.0182  ext. 109
>>>
>>> On Mon, 6 Apr 2009, Nan Rubin wrote:
>>>
>>>>  I've been trying to follow all the broadband stimulus news, but it's
>>>
>>> been a little hard to keep track.
>>>>
>>>> is it too late to propose other eligible entities for the grants,
>>>> besides
>>>
>>> "libraries and community colleges"?
>>>>
>>>> i think we need to propose that community media centers and similar
>>>
>>> groups be able to apply.
>>>>
>>>> many have been serving as ISPs and local networking hubs, and could be
>>>
>>> perfectly capable of building out and managing such services, esp. in
>>> rural
>>> areas.
>>>>
>>>> what agency/dept is soliciting this input?
>>>>
>>>> thanks,
>>>> Nan Rubin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> * * * * * * *
>>>> Nan Rubin
>>>> Community Media Services
>>>> 4700 Broadway # 2J
>>>> NYC  NY  10040  USA
>>>> 212-569-3391
>>>>
>>>> "The first hurdle is the people who
>>>> will not accept the change that's already
>>>> happened."  -- Joss Whedon
>>>>
>>>>
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