Funding Amount

Over $20,000 total issued

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

COVID-19 Family Technology Grants

Organization: Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc
Geographic Scope: United States (14 states documented)
Focus Areas: Technology access for military children during COVID-19 pandemic
Date Announced: April 6, 2020

Program Description

Emergency grants provided to supply laptops and tablets to children of combat-wounded veterans for remote e-learning during COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing measures. Over $20,000 was distributed to provide 51 children in 14 states with new technology devices.

    What They Fund

  • Tablets (iPads)
  • Laptops (Chromebooks, MacBooks)
  • Computer equipment for online learning

    Eligible Recipients

  • Families of combat-wounded veterans served by WWFS
  • Children needing devices for e-learning assignments
  • Multi-child families needing multiple devices

    Example Awards

  • Alvarez Family: Multiple iPads for 3 children in different grades
  • Sittner Family: Chromebook for daughter's Google Classroom access
  • Pappas Family: MacBook for children's schoolwork
  • Multiple families: $51 devices across 14 states

Application

Applications could be submitted online through the COVID-19 Emergency Response page on wwfs.org or by contacting the organization directly.

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Contact WWFS directly or apply online 2. Submit application through COVID-19 Emergency Response page at wwfs.org 3. Describe technology needs for children 4. Explain how it will support e-learning

    Required Information

  • Family situation and number of children
  • Learning needs and grade levels
  • Current technology access
  • Specific devices needed

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

veteransveteran-nonprofitstechnology

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