HUD to Donate Excess Computers

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The Houston HUD office is donating thirteen desktop computers and thirteen CRT monitors and ten laser printers, in accordance with Executive Order 12999 entitled "Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for All Children in the Next Century".

HUD will give the highest priority to elementary/secondary educational institutions, community-based educational organizations and eligible non-profit organizations located in Federal empowerment zones or enterprise communities.

Educational institutions, community-based organizations and eligible non-profits outside empowerment zones or enterprise communities will receive the next level priority consideration.

Requests for computer equipment must be in writing and accompanied by a statement of need. Requests must also identify the quantity needed.

All non-profits, including churches, will be required to submit a copy of their 501(c)(3) IRS ruling as well as their bylaws showing that their primary mission focus is education. Documentation to support that the institution/organization is located within a Federal empowerment zone or enterprise community is also requested.

Requests must be postmarked no later than July 9, 2008 and mailed to:

Roger Harvey, Administrative Officer
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
1301 Fannin, Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77002

All requests will be acknowledged no later than July 19, 2008.