2002 Grantees : Introduction

Introduction

2002 BFA Grantees

In our initial year, the Beaumont Foundation of America selected grantees representative of geographically and demographically diverse populations we ultimately hope to serve. Technology equipment valued at $6 million was distributed to 120 schools and programs in six states. We are inspired by the vision of each program and proud to highlight recipients of 2002 Community and Education Grants.

	TEXAS - Working close to home offered Foundation staff an opportunity to know administrators, teachers and community program directors working diligently to close the digital divide for students and communities across the state. Six cities were selected to help us launch the program: Beaumont, Waco, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Austin and College Station.
	NEW YORK - The Foundation, in collaboration with Congressman Charlie B. Rangel and the New York City Department of Education, partnered to build and enhance access to technology in 27 schools and community-based organizations in New York City.
	ILLINOIS - During the Foundation's initial year, five Chicago community-based organizations and 14 public schools were selected to receive equipment. These programs offer an exciting array of technological services to the city's residents.
	NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico State Department of Education chose three of its districts to increase access to technology for economically challenged families. Geographically and demographically diverse, and serving extremely rural populations, these schools serve as hubs in the communities of Zuni, Gadsen and West Las Vegas.
	NORTH DAKOTA - The Foundation partnered with the North Dakota Department of Education to establish a school and community technology infrastructure that increases use of technology in curriculum areas as well as adult access to information for community enrichment. Four schools in primarily rural Native American communities house computer labs to support this effort.
	SOUTH DAKOTA - Ten schools chosen by the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs' Office of Technology serve the state's mainly Native American high-poverty districts with innovative technology projects.