Microsoft Corp. recently announced the first round of Connected Learning Community (CLC) grants for 2001, supporting technology access projects at 21 nonprofit organizations across the country. The CLC grant program awards cash and software on a local level, with the goal of enhancing learning and communication with information technology for disadvantaged communities. "Microsoft's local sales offices have worked to identify 21 outstanding nonprofit organizations during this CLC grant cycle," said Bruce Brooks, director of community affairs at Microsoft. "In addition to the donations of cash and software, Microsoft’s local employees are also committed to providing ongoing support and volunteer work to CLC grant winners to ensure that these programs reach their full potential."
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