Rise Community Fund still open for Waterford schools
NBI Chairman and RISE founder David McCourt has been visiting schools across the country to award cash grants to support the use of technology
The application scheme for national schools across Co Waterford to apply for grants to the RISE Community Fund is still open.
The scheme is aimed at supporting the use of technology to enhance learning and school operations.
A spokesperson for the fund said primary schools are invited to apply for funding to support digital learning initiatives, classroom technology, connectivity projects, or other innovative uses of broadband that benefit pupils, teachers and the wider school community.
The closing date for applications is February 14 and application forms are available at www.riseglobalfoundation.com.
The grants form part of a nationwide initiative, supported by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) and delivery partners involved in the Government’s National Broadband Plan, to help rural communities make the most of high-speed broadband as it becomes available.
David McCourt, Chairman of NBI and founder of the RISE Community Fund, commented: “With high-speed broadband now reaching communities across Waterford thanks to the National Broadband Plan, this is a real opportunity for schools to think creatively about how technology can support teaching, learning and everyday school life. That’s why we’re keen to encourage every eligible National School to apply before the deadline and share their ideas with us.”
Since its launch, the RISE Community Fund has awarded more than 160 cash grants to schools and community organisations across Ireland, helping them use technology to increase their impact.
National Schools in Co Waterford are encouraged to apply before the deadline and outline how grant funding could support digital learning or improve school infrastructure.
Meanwhile, NBI is encouraging people living in rural Ireland to visit nbi.ie and check their Eircode to see if they are ready to connect.
