HUD To Donate Excess Computers

The Knoxville Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is donating thirteen (13) excess computers (Dell 133, 233, 350 and 500) and one (1) Toshiba 220CDS Laptop. We will also be donating four (4) excess HP Scanjet scanners and thirteen (13) excess printers (HP Deskjet, Olympia, HP 3si, HP 3, HP 4 and HP 4Plus). In accordance with Executive Order 12999 entitled "Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for All Children in the Next Century", the Knoxville HUD Office 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 February 25, 2004, and mailed to Linda Johnson, Administrative Officer, Knoxville HUD Office, 710 Locust Street, SW, Knoxville, TN 37902. All requests will be acknowledged no later than March 10, 2004.