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T-Mobile Project 10Million free hotspots and data for K-12 students

T-MobileNo deadline listed

Summary

K-12 schools and districts can enroll in T-Mobile's Project 10Million to get free hotspots and free data lines (20GB/month) or discounted unlimited data for students at home; free lines scale with National School Lunch Program eligibility. In-kind, not cash.

About this grant

Project 10Million gives K-12 schools and districts free mobile hotspots and free lines with 20GB/month of data, plus discounted unlimited data options, which schools pass to student households at no cost. The share of free lines and devices depends on the proportion of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program. District administrators submit an interest form and a T-Mobile education representative walks them through the formal application.

Who can apply

  • State and local governments
  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Schools and school districts serving students in grades K-12

Free lines and devices are based on the proportion of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program; discounted access is available to all K-12 schools and districts

Students and parents cannot apply directly; their school or district must enroll

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • In kind
  • Education
  • Technology

Money can be used for

  • Equipment
  • Operating support

Set-asides

  • Low income

Program contact

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