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Which schools are eligible to receive the Grant?
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Grants are available to all public or private, accredited,
not-for-profit, educational institutions, museums and libraries
involved in K-12, higher education, vocational and technical
instruction or administration. SMARTer Kids Grants are available to
qualifying educational institutions located in the United States and
Canada. Projects that include locations outside of these areas will
require special approval from the Foundation.
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Q. What is the Grant amount?
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A Grant amount of 25% to 50% of the list price is awarded
on a per unit basis for qualifying SMART Roomware |
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Q. For what products will the Foundation provide Grants?
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Grants are provided for SMART Boards and optional Floor Stands, Rear
Projection SMART Boards, SMART Board for Plasma Displays,
SMART Expression and SynchronEyes. For more information about any of
these products, please visit Choosing
SMART Roomware |
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Q. What is the deadline for applying for and utilizing a SMARTer Kids Grant?
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Generally, applications for the current school year may be
submitted at any time prior to midnight, August 31.
Notwithstanding the deadline, applications will be processed and
Grants awarded as received. Grants must be utilized by September 30th of the same school year. |
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Q. How does the Foundation decide how Grants will be awarded?
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You must submit a completed Grant application form that
includes a written description of your intended use of SMART
Roomware products and reasons for requesting a Grant. A Grant
Application Committee will evaluate applications and award Grants
based on the application. The Grant approval process requires an
authorized reseller to be specified. You may select the reseller
with whom you prefer to work by naming your Preferred Reselling
Partner (PRP) on the application form. If an appropriate reseller is
not indicated on the Grant application, the Foundation will choose a
reseller for you. The reseller assigned is exclusively authorized to
process your SMARTer Kids Grant. |
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Q. How will I know if my Grant application is approved?
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The
Foundation will notify you of the committee's decision by fax or
e-mail. Notification will occur within 10 working days if your
application is received online. Faxed or e-mailed applications will
be processed within 30 working days. If awarded, this letter will
state your Grant approval number and the name of the reseller who
has been authorized to process your SMARTer Kids Grant. If the
Preferred Reselling Partner (PRP) indicated is incorrect, please
call the Foundation immediately to request a correction. |
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Q. What is the next step after the Grant is approved?
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Upon approval of your Grant, the Foundation will also
notify your Preferred Reselling Partner (PRP), who will then contact
you to discuss your product requirements and assist you with the
purchase of your Roomware. |
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Q. How do I use the Grant?
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The Grant amount per unit will be netted on your invoice
presented at the time of purchase. Your Grant is not redeemable for
cash. You may use any portion of the Grant amount and multiple
purchase orders are acceptable. |
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Q. Will a product price change affect my Grant award?
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In the event of a list price decrease of a qualifying SMART
Roomware product before the Grant has been utilized, the Grant
percentage will be applied to the new list price. Should the product
be discontinued before the Grant is utilized, the Grant will
automatically be applied to the newest comparable product. |
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Q. To whom do I send my purchase order?
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Please submit your purchase order to MicroAge College Station, being sure to indicate your SMARTer Kids Grant
Number. MicroAge will invoice you for the list price of the SMART
product less the Grant amount applicable per product. |
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Q. Are there any other associated costs?
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MicroAge may add taxes, shipping, installation and training costs, as may be agreed upon. |
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Q. What support is available from the reseller authorized to process my Grant?
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MicroAge will help you determine
the Roomware that best meets your needs. In addition, we can
help with the completion of the Grant application and coordinate the
delivery and setup of your Roomware. |
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Q. How can I seek additional funding?
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A SMARTer Kids Grant can be used to leverage
opportunities for grants from other sources. You are encouraged to
seek matching grants that will further reduce the cost of purchasing
Roomware for your institution. |
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