LEAP Program - Non-Profit Organization Technology Grant/Discount

Program Type: Technology access program for organizations serving refugee and resettled populations

Geographic Scope: United States (domestic entities)

Eligible Organizations:

• Resettlement agencies
• Non-profit organizations serving displaced families
• Entities working with refugee and resettled populations
• Organizations serving internally displaced persons

Focus Areas:

• Providing free or discounted technology to refugee and resettled clients
• Supporting staff technology needs through discounted access
• Educational technology for elementary, secondary, and college students
• Job/career training technology support

Award Options:

1. Free devices for organization's refugee/resettled clients
2. 25% discount code for organization's staff at ShopComprenew.org
3. Both options may be available

Requirements:

• Commitment to responsible device disposal through Comprenew or certified R-2 electronics recycler
• Partnership agreement with Tent Schools International

Contact Information:

• Phone: (616) 531-9102
• Email: info@tentschoolsint.org
• LEAP Program Coordinator (for inquiries)
• Website: tentschoolsint.org

Background:
Tent Schools International partners with electronics recycler Comprenew to provide technology access to organizations serving displaced populations. Upon approval, TSI staff will establish a shop account with login information and discount code.

LEAP Non-Profit Organization Application Process

Application Method: Online form (with option to email if form submission issues occur)

Required Information:

1. Date of application *
2. Organization details:
   • Name of organization *
   • Email *
   • Phone *
   • Address *
   • Website
3. Organization mission statement *
4. Population served: *
   • Refugee status selection:
   • Resettled/former refugee
   • Another form of displacement
5. Number of clients served *
6. Number of computers needed *
7. Organization's contact person (first and last name)
8. Device use purposes:
   • Elementary students
   • Secondary students
   • College students
   • Job/career training
   • Staff use
9. If devices for staff use: Number of staff members who will benefit *
10. Responsible disposal commitment:
    • "I commit to dispose of discounted devices by returning them to Comprenew or another certified R-2 electronics recycler." (required checkbox)
11. Additional information (optional)

Approval Process:

• Upon approval, TSI staff will contact the organization
• Organization account setup at ShopComprenew.org
• Provision of login information and discount code (if applicable)

Submission:

• Primary: Online form at tentschoolsint.org/about-us/apply-now-2/
• Alternative: Email Word document to Emily Klooster (Executive Director) if form submission issues occur