2025 SIPA Endowment Technology Grant Application

2025 SIPA Endowment Technology Grant Application

Applicants must be a current SIPA member adviser. Please limit requests to one grant proposal per adviser. Applications are due by November 1. Decisions will be announced by November 1. Questions? Email Amy Smedberg smedbera@mailbox.sc.edu
Grant funds may not be used for organizational memberships or field trips.
However, technology grant funds may be used for items such as:
- Hardware and software
- Equipment (e.g. cameras, lenses, microphones, etc.)
- Virtual platforms and journalism apps
- Program subscriptions (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud)
- Hot spots and internet access
- Online curriculum, textbooks or instructional tools
Adviser name*
Adviser email address*
School name*
School address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Print newspaper/newsmagOnline publicationOnline websiteBroadcastLiterary magazineYearbook
What is the name of your publication? *
If you advise more than one publication, list them here. Indicate the medium in parentheses (e.g., Reflections, yearbook)
Course creditExtracurricularBoth for credit and extracurricular
Percentage of free/reduced lunch at your school*
You can obtain this from your Cafeteria Manager.
Current school enrollment (ADM)*
You can obtain this from your Data Manager.
What does your journalism classroom need?*
Please list specific equipment/software names and prices.
Will the grant award ($2000) cover the entire cost of the purchase?*
Please explain. If your school or publication budget will supplement or match the award, please explain that as well.
Describe how you will use this equipment/software.*

150 words or less0/150
How will this equipment/software impact your program?*

150 words or less0/150
Yes
Yes
Yes
Please share any additional details about your program that may support your application.
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