January 2004 — Web/Net

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Tips for Getting Your Technology Projects Funded

By Nickie Weaver and Sheila Fernley, Irving Independent School District

Editors' Note: Nickie Weaver and Sheila Fernley have years of experience in creating - and then finding the funding for - projects in technology and education. In this article, they aggregate their years of experience applying for - sometimes successfully - grants. Their most recent and most complex project is Irving.net, a portal for the schools, a community college, and other aspects of the community of Irving, Texas. The article provides suggestions, tips, and hints in applying for funding for technology-based projects with specific examples drawn from Irving.net ( www.irving.net).

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