New Grant Programs

Grant maker: AT&T (San Antonio)
Program: AT&T Aspire
Purpose: To help students stay in school and gain the skills they need in the work force
Amount available: $100-million over four years
Web site: http://www.att.com/education-news

Grant maker: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (Miami)
Program: Knight Center of Digital Excellence
Purpose: To help cities and towns provide citizens with access to digital technology
Amount available: $25-million over five years
Web site: http://www.knightcenter.info

Grant maker: National Audubon Society (New York) and Toyota Motor North America (New York)
Program: TogetherGreen
Purpose: To support conservation projects, train environmental leaders, and offer volunteer opportunities that benefit the environment
Amount available: $20-million over five years
Web site: http://www.togethergreen.org

Grant maker: Citi Foundation (New York) and the Small Enterprise Education and Promotion Network (Washington)
Program: Citi Network Strengthening Program
Purpose: To support 12 international microfinance networks and help develop their products and services
Amount available: $11.2-million over three years
Web site: http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/press/2008/080320a.htm