Dear Professionals, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Access to Learning Award (ATLA). The Award is part of the Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative and honors institutions like public libraries and similar organizations that provide communities, especially the poor and the disadvantaged in developing countries with free access to computers and the internet. Only organizations outside of the United States can apply. The Award will specially recognize those efforts which are innovative in providing the following key services to the needy people:Free public access to computers and the Internet.Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can help improve their lives.Technology training for library staff.Outreach to underserved communities. The award recipient will receive $1 million (U.S. How to Apply for the 2011 AwardDownload the application from the link below and save it to your computer.Confirm your organization’s eligibility. Please read all the information on the form carefully.Complete the application in English and follow all of the provided instructions.Submit your completed application online. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/atla/Pages/access-to-learning-award-submit-ap... Applications have to be submitted online in English. The deadline to submit applications is 30 September 2010. For more information, visit this link. I request you all to spread this across the various Directorate of Public Libraries and NGOs working in this area. Thanks & regards,Indira -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.