Technology

Name: The National Christina Foundation
Where it can be obtained: http://www.cristina.org
Summary: National Cristina Foundation (NCF) provides computer technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through training, to lead more independent and productive lives.

Name: CompuMentor
Where it can be obtained: http://www.compumentor.org
Summary: We're a nonprofit organization specializing in technology assistance for community-based organizations and schools. Through our consulting practice, we offer technology planning, implementation, and support services. CompuMentor is also the home of TechSoup.org, the technology website for the nonprofit sector.

Name: Community Technology Center Network
Where it can be obtained: http://www.ctcnet.org
Summary: Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) envisions a society in which all people are equitably empowered with these tools and is committed to achieving this end.

Name: Tech Soup
Where it can be obtained: http://www.techsoup.org/
Summary: The technology place for nonprofits.

Name: IBM Philanthropy
Where it can be obtained: http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives
Summary: IBM counts education as the top priority in its philanthropic efforts. Through Reinventing Education and other strategic efforts, we're solving education's toughest problems with solutions that draw on advanced information technologies and the best minds IBM can apply. Our programs pave the way for systematic reform in school systems nationwide through partnerships with whole school districts and entire states.

Name: Markle Foundation
Where it can be obtained: http://www.markle.org
Summary: Emerging information and communication technologies possess enormous potential to improve people's lives. The Markle Foundation works to realize this potential by accelerating the use of these technologies to address critical public needs, particularly in the areas of health and national security.

Name: NonProfNet
Where it can be obtained: http://www.vcn.bc.ca/volnet/links.htm
Summary: Tutorial topics for nonprofits interested in setting up a website, internet publication or fundraising on the internet

Name: Progressive Technology Project
Where it can be obtained: http://progressivetech.org
Summary: The Progressive Technology Project (PTP) seeks to raise the scope and scale of technology resources available to grassroots community organizing groups working for environmental, economic, and social justice. PTP provides training, technical assistance and grants to develop the capacity of grassroots organizing groups through the use of information technology.

Name: Technology Opportunities Program (TOP)
Where it can be obtained: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/grants/grants.htm
Summary: The Technology Opportunities Program (TOP) is a highly competitive, merit-based matching grant program that promotes the use of advanced telecommunications and information technologies in the non-profit and public sectors.

Name: US Department of Education's -- Community Technology Centers
Where it can be obtained: http://www.ed.gov/programs/comtechcenters/index.html
Summary: The purpose of this program is to create and expand community technology centers that will provide disadvantaged residents of economically distressed urban and rural communities with access to information technology and related training. The focus of the program is to use technology-related instruction to improve the academic achievement of students in secondary schools.

Name: US Department of Education's -- Technology Innovation Challenge Grants
Where it can be obtained: http://www.ed.gov/programs/techinnov/index.html
Summary: The Technology Innovation Challenge Grants (TICG) program supports partnerships among educators, business and industry, and other community organizations to develop innovative applications of technology and plans for fully integrating technology into schools.

Name: Verizon Foundation
Where it can be obtained: http://foundation.verizon.com
Summary: Our philanthropic mission is to foster relationships and partnerships that address social and economic needs in America's diverse communities. We invest in and partner with organizations that focus on literacy and education initiatives, technology and work force development programs, and domestic violence solutions. And through Verizon volunteers, we encourage our employees and our customers to make a difference by donating their time, money, and talents to nonprofit agencies - to help build stronger, sustainable communities.

Name: HP Global Philanthropy
Where it can be obtained: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/
Summary: HP is recognized as a philanthropic leader among global corporations. Last year, HP contributed more than $61 million in resources worldwide, helping students, teachers, community residents and nonprofits address some of their most fundamental challenges.

Name: Web Lab
Where it can be obtained: http://www.weblab.org
Summary: Web Lab is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing innovative Web-based projects that bring fresh perspectives and new voices to the discussion of public issues.

Name: TimeValue Software
Where it can be obtained: http://www.tcalc.com
Summary: For over 20 years, TimeValue Software has developed affordable software solutions to serve the needs of accounting, tax, legal, leasing, banking, and other financial professionals.

Name: Idealware
Where it can be obtained: http://www.idealware.org/
Summary: A 501(c) (3) nonprofit that provides reports, online seminars, and a monthly software e-newsletter to fellow nonprofits to assist them on acquiring the most beneficial and cost effective software.