Link: Technology Handout

All applications must be made by the principal or with the knowledge of the principal. A current School Technology Plan must be on file at OCS at the time of application.

Excluded Items (not an exhaustive listing):
• wiring connections for Wide Area Networks or any other off-site connections
• video, stage, or athletic production equipment other than hand-held cameras
• facilities for housing any technology devices or related rent
• salaries of any nature
• fees for access to or development of a home page on the Internet
• fees for development of training material; training for use of technology devices
• user fees for access to any technology-based data or software
• operating fees or supplies
• maintenance of equipment
• fees for training or education
• fees for transmission of data or voice (telephone lines, satellite fees, etc.)
• voice mail systems, pagers, telephones, or telephone systems; voice intercom equipment; paper copying or printing machines
• recurring costs for program access or maintenance
• lease or rent of technology equipment

** Once a school is granted either an Innovation or Empowerment grant, the school will be ineligible for all CEF technology grants for a period of 3 grant cycles. i.e., A technology grant was awarded to a school in 2024-2025, the school can not apply for either the Empowerment or Innovation technology grant until 2028-2029.

Technology Empowerment Form