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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Gates Foundation 2014 Access to Learning Award

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently soliciting applications for its 2013 Access to Learning Award (ATLA), which recognizes the innovative efforts of publiclibraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities
through free access to computers and the Internet. The award is given by Global Libraries, an initiative of the foundation's Global Development
Program. The recipient of the Access to Learning Award will receive $1 million (U.S.).

The foundation's Global Libraries initiative invites applications from libraries and similar organizations outside the United States that have created new ways to offer these key services:
•  Free public access to computers and the Internet.
•   Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can help improve their lives.
•   Technology training for library staff.
•   Outreach to underserved communities.



Applications for the 2014 Access to Learning Award must be submitted via an online submission process no later than September 30, 2013. The application form is available only in English and must be completed in English to be eligible for consideration. You may find these and additional
information on eligibility requirements and the process of selection on the
ATLA website.
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Applications for the 2014 Access to Learning Award must be submitted via an online submission process no later than September 30, 2013
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http://www.gatesfoundation.org/what-we-do/global-development/global-libraries/access-to-learning-award-atla