<div dir="ltr">Mozilla
just announced $90,000 in prizes for local inventors and educators
building tech-for-good projects in Eugene. They’re awarding grants that
range from $15,000 to $23,500 to Eugene Public Library, Lane Arts
Council, and other local organizations.
There are five Eugene grants in total.
<br>See: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2H3XNP8&h=ATNEHoxZKnmGoDzQRv8BqjZB6croceOQglcf0ZjTAIiqyGO1pxxl6_SFFzQwgSgngrYTHZiYI96ZIr5A4DqbaVVpX7MQ4_nONqMR3grHOLeyzvL6RRRnNJZ1W1WNopRdDjqutGJqqfBYnQshjM_I7PY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/2H3XNP8</a><div class="gmail-_5pbx gmail-userContent gmail-_3576" id="gmail-js_a"><p> Here are just two of the prizes: </p><p>
Opening Access to Virtual Worlds | Eugene, OR This project provides
training in the fields of virtual reality and video game development for
community members. Led by Eugene Public Library.</p><p> Real Time
Wetland Restoration Mapping and Analysis | Eugene, OR This project
empowers at-risk students as environmental watchdogs. Teens will use
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to track land restoration
initiatives. Led by Bethel Education Foundation. Read more here: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2EefMzp&h=ATOGQuUjnZq4eECazelz3VxonMoFlbYuE8XHOcovPOuvSgqrhr0LFFPdAoffhp56ibDL6yTpyXPhOdSdo8UKL_JY76ECDScppLvpRJDXXsuRXUUoWWkFvniAmaK_RZIP-gYALHON3XGL-l1VA-sCrEc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/2EefMzp</a></p><p> It’s all part of the Mozilla Gigabit Community Fund. See: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flearning.mozilla.org%2Fen-US%2Fgigabit%2F&h=ATOSXGnXalExE9kbfHBCPulr7TVTKV_vEwQG5TRDAsFAhH7_7uy9OjDTisubqjFi5sf_Un_X14GQ2Eb_WAbZWiiV7vmXIv1dRvz43_qftLorHPmTTjPWl46fFnFsVGbU0m_JPfWqj3rg9e2WkEHXFoc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://learning.mozilla.org/en-US/gigabit/</a></p><p>
Says the Fund’s director, Lindsey Frost: “Each of these promising
projects leverages lightning-fast internet to make a positive impact in
their communities. This work — being led by libraries, nonprofits, and
for-profits — can create a more connected, open, and innovative Eugene.”</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you,</p><p>Charles Wood</p><p>OLA Communications<br></p></div>
<br></div>