Apple Inc. has designed and developed a tablet computer which provides internet access for the users. The tablet computer, which sends and reads email while listening to the music, play computer games, and watch movies is called iPad. The product has the flexibility that can be useful in education sectors. It will be a helpful tool to teachers in elementary schools. It can be integrated as a learning device in the classroom. There are some iPad grants for overcome the high cost of an iPad.
There are some types of grants for iPad such as corporate grants, school systems, Philanthropic Foundation, and Apple’s App Store Volume Purchase Program. We will describe each grant to make you understand more about these programs.
1. Corporate Grants
There are many institutions that give iPad grants as a philanthropic act for the community. The educational programs funded by these organizations are going to be benefited. Elementary schools that are looking for donors to buy iPad as their educational devices should come to these companies. The applications can be submitted online, and the organizations will request a breakdown of budget for the change of more than $10,000.
2. School Systems
New technology and equipments needed by the schools in one district often get grants from the system of schools in the district. For instance, the Chicago Public School System gave grants for 20 schools in Chicago to buy iPads in the year of 2010-2011. There were 32 iPads, 1 Mac Book to sync the devices and applications, iTunes gift card worth of $200 to purchase additional applications, and a cart to store the devices. The total amount of the value for the iPad grants was $20,000.
3. Philanthropic Foundation
The John Russell Applegate Fund for Teachers managed by the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation gave grants that allow teachers of elementary or secondary school to buy devices that can enhance the performance of their classroom. The funding is started from $250 to $5,000 in 2011. It shows the commitment of the foundation to support the technology for education purposes.
4. Apple’s App Store Volume Purchase Program
Apple Inc. as the creator of iPad has a program to make iPads and its applications are more affordable for elementary and secondary schools. It is not a grant, but it has good idea. The applications can be bought by schools with the price free of tax, and schools will get special price over 20 applications or more. The vouchers should be bought from the company that can be redeemed through App Store Volume Purchase Portals.
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