[Pal-dc] FW: 2014 Access to Learning Award - DEADLINE EXTENDED

[Melody Clark]

The deadline 2014 ATLA awards (by the Gates Foundation, $1million USD) for libraries outside of the US providing free technology access to the public has been extended to October 15th.

If you are a library or library-like space outside of the US providing innovative services or programs surrounding access to technology, please consider applying. If you know of those that should apply, please pass this along to them.


From: ATLA [mailto:ATLA at gatesfoundation.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 5:02 AM
To: ifla-l at infoserv.inist.fr
Subject: [IFLA-L] 2014 Access to Learning Award - DEADLINE EXTENDED


*Apologies for multiple/cross postings*

This message is to inform you that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2014 Access to Learning Award (ATLA) has extended its deadline for application until 9:00 AM (U.S. Eastern Daylight Time), 15 October 2013. If your library or organization is currently providing free public access to computers and the Internet, we would encourage you to apply for the 2014 ATLA. Similarly, if you know of a colleague who is working an organization providing these services, please forward this message to them so they may consider applying.

Applications for the 2014 Access to Learning Award must be submitted via an online submission system. The application form is available only in English and must be completed in English to be eligible for consideration. However, while applications must be submitted in English, the foundation does offer informational brochures in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Additional information, including the foundation's online submission system, may be found at www.gatesfoundation.org/ATLA<http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ATLA>.



*Note - if you have already submitted an application to the 2014 ATLA and received a confirmation email, you do not need to re-submit your application.

Please send any inquiries about the ATLA to atla at gatesfoundation.org<mailto:atla at gatesfoundation.org>.

Best,

Steve Bergen
CRDF Global
ATLA Administrator on assignment for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
V: +1-703-526-9720
E: atla at gatesfoundation.org<mailto:atla at gatesfoundation.org>

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
www.gatesfoundation.org<http://www.gatesfoundation.org>


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Background about the Access to Learning Award (ATLA):

The ATLA recognizes the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The award is given by Global Libraries, an initiative of the foundation's Global Development Program. The recipient of the ATLA will receive $1 million (U.S.).

Computers and the Internet are powerful tools that provide opportunities for people to improve their social and economic well-being. Worldwide, just one person in six has access to the Internet. This means that more than five billion people miss out on chances to pursue education and employment, access government services, learn about valuable health information, conduct business online, and exchange information and ideas. The ATLA encourages new, innovative ways to provide computer and Internet services to people without access, and promotes greater development of public access technology programs around the world.

The ATLA honors innovative organizations that are opening a world of online information to people in need. The foundation's Global Libraries initiative invites applications from libraries and similar organizations outside the United States that have created new ways to offer these key services:

*       Free public access to computers and the Internet.
*       Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can help improve their lives.
*       Technology training for library staff.
*       Outreach to underserved communities.

Please note:

*       No U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. That includes U.S. organizations that operate in locations outside of the U.S.  If a U.S. organization works through a local organization outside of the U.S., the local organization would be encouraged to apply.
*      To be eligible, the applying institution must allow all members of the public to use computers and the Internet free of charge in a community space. If the applicant organization operates multiple computer centers/access points, ALL access points must currently provide free public access to computers and the Internet. The foundation will not accept applications from organizations who charge fees at some, but not all, of their centers/access points
*      The ATLA is not intended as a grant to fund proposed activities - it is a one-time recognition, or prize, for organizations that have created programs currently providing free access to computers and the Internet for the public.


Steve Bergen
CRDF Global
ATLA Administrator on assignment for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
V: +1-703-526-9720
E: atla at gatesfoundation.org<mailto:atla at gatesfoundation.org>

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
www.gatesfoundation.org<http://www.gatesfoundation.org>
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