Microsoft Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program

Funding Category: At-Risk Students, Improve Student Achievement, Technology

Description: Education Technology K-12 Vouchers are to be used to assist districts to implement and support their state-approved district technology plans designed to foster effective teaching and promote student achievement in eligible schools that serve students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The vouchers will be in the form of 50 percent General Purpose Vouchers and 50 percent Specific Category Software Vouchers. The California Department of Education is providing services for the settlement claims administrator, selected by the court that is managing the private funding for the vouchers.

Eligibility: “Eligible schools” as defined in the Settlement Agreement means all public K-12 schools, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and State Special Schools in which at least 40 percent of the attending students are eligible to receive free or reduced-priced meals through the National School Lunch Program. “Eligible Schools” also include all public high schools in California that serve students from public elementary, middle, and junior high schools at which at least 40 percent of the attending students are eligible to receive free or reduced-priced meals through the National School Lunch Program.

To Apply: Check main website periodically for release of application information.

Grant Amount: $5.31 per pupil

Deadline: None

State: California