Youth-Focused Education Technology Programs

Posted by on March 14, 2011

ESA Foundation Offers Support for Youth-Focused Education Technology Programs
Deadline: May 15, 2011

The ESA Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle of the Entertainment Software Association, is dedicated to supporting programs that make a difference in the lives of America’s youth.

The foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services utilizing technology and/or computer and video games to educate America’s youth and young adults (ages 7 to 18).

Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental units exempt under Section 115 and described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding must be sought for a specific project or program that is or will be implemented or available nationwide or in a minimum of two states in the United States.

In general, the ESA Foundation does not accept applications for endowments, operating support, benefit and event fundraisers, annual fund appeals, youth sports teams, religious organizations for religious purposes, political organizations or campaigns, labor groups, indirect costs, research, or from fiscal agents. Grants are not made to individuals or for projects outside the United States of America.

First-time awardees will be considered for grants of up to $50,000 each.

The grant application deadline is May 15, 2011 for projects to be implemented in 2012.

Visit the ESA Web site for complete program guidelines and application procedures.

http://www.theesa.com/foundation/index.asp