Beaumont Foundation Computer Grants for Individuals for NM and CO residents

Following is a grant announcement that offers free personal computers to low-income individuals who reside in New Mexico or Colorado.

The deadline for applying is March 31,2003. Please understand that the foundation will be very strict about applicants meeting the guidelines for eligibility, documentation and deadlines.

http://www.bmtfoundation.com/grants/

The Beaumont Foundation of America (BFA) is a charity committed to improving the lives of individuals by providing a computer with Internet capability. Our grants to individuals serve the most vulnerable populations living in the United States. We believe that giving people access to technology is important and has the potential to change their lives significantly.

Eligibility:
- Individual residing in one of the 21 "Group A" states (this includes NYS) or the District of Columbia;
- Income at or below the poverty level for residential state; or
- A person who can prove that he or she is homebound,disabled, elderly and living in an assisted living or retirement home, suffering from a terminal or chronic illness, residing in an isolated rural area, a child or youth living in a shelter, foster home and/or below the poverty line will be more likely to receive a grant than those who do not fit any of those categories.

Technology Award
In 2003, individuals will be selected on a non-renewable basis to receive the following equipment:
- Toshiba branded laptop computer and a printer.
- Printer cable and mouse.
- 3-year SystemGuard with warranty on laptop and 24-hour telephone support.

The computer comes equipped with MicrosoftT Office XP Software, including Microsoft WordT, ExcelT, PowerPointT and OutlookT. The computer will connect to the Internet, but you must purchase service from an Internet service provider.

Timelines

We will accept grant applications and supporting documentation from January 6 through March 31, 2003.We will notify all applicants of whether or not they receive the grant by May 30, 2003. The equipment will be shipped in late September 2003.

Required Documents
- A copy of your birth certificate or social security card (You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to apply, but we need some official form of identification);
- A copy of your 2000-2001 Tax return and W2 form;
- An income verification letter from current employer, social security, public assistance or unemployment office;
- A copy of your most recent electricity bill;
- A copy of your most recent telephone bill. Individual applications are to be made by phone. The number is:1-866-505-COMP (2667) TTY 1-800-459-0311

If you have any questions about this announcement, who you can share it with or how to apply, please give me a call and I'll try to help.

Kathy Gallagher
Development Associate
DNA-People's Legal Services, Inc.
222 East Birch St.
Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928)213-4806
(928)774-9452 FAX