AUTIS Grant Program

The Arkansas Users of Telecommunications and Information Systems (AUTIS) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to assist non-profit or charitable organizations (schools, libraries and clinics, etc.) in the acquisition and implementation of telecommunications or computer –related equipment. Grant funds are made available:

- To foster the mission of AUTIS, which is “to promote the advancement of professional and technical knowledge in telecommunications, video and information systems management technologies.”

- To assist organizations in operating more efficiently through the use, acquisition and upgrading of technological skills.

Grant funds will be distributed as follows: one award will be made up to a maximum of $5,000.

 Eligible Applicants:  To qualify for a grant award an organization must:

*  Be based in Arkansas
*  Have a demonstrated need for funding
*  Contribute to the health, welfare, or well-being of Arkansas citizens
*  Use the telephone/computer equipment to enhance the quality/quantity of service provided
*  Demonstrate a willingness to maximize the use of grant funds by matching costs

 Deadline for Submission:  April 9, 2010.  Awards will be announced on or before May 7, 2010. Project year extends from June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011.

Instructions for Application Format (Click Here)

Previous Award Winners:

2009
Safe Places

2008
Crossett Public Library
Fayetteville Public Library

2007
Cub Scout Pack 362
EASTinitiative (Little Rock main EAST organization)
Foreman EAST Lab
Star City High School EAST Program

2006
The Center for Healing and Hope

2005
School of the 21st Century Paragould, AR

2004
U of A Cooperative Extension 4H Tech Team: My Communities Project

2003
The Centers for Youth and Families: Technology Enhancement Project for Residential and Day Treatment Programs

2002
Rape Crisis Center, Inc. (Little Rock, Pulaski and Faulkner Counties
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc.: Help Link Education and Assistance Project

2001
Lee County Cooperative Clinic: Out-Station Access Project
Florence Crittenton Services, Inc.: "Second Chance" Computer Labs
White River Rural Health Center, Inc.: Medicaid Out-Station Computer Enhancement

2000
Literacy Council of Jefferson County: "You've Got Mail"
Alexander Human Development Center: "Language Enrichment Program"
Centers for Youth and Families: "After School Program"

1999
Arkansas Sherrifs' Boys and Girls Ranches
Adult Education Life Skills Project of the Family Learning Center Even Start Program

1997
The Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp
The Arkansas Public Policy Panel

1995
The Richardson Center
The 8th Division Juvenile/Chancery Court
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Pulaski County