The application materials will include an explanation of the methodology and how to appeal if necessary. Yes, Gates personnel will be in Maine to conduct the Before Your Computer Arrives workshops between May 30 and June 6. These will be daylong workshops and will be held in five locations in Maine. Each library that receives a grant or plans to purchase computers through the Partial Library Building Grant is required to send a representative to one of these workshops. Watch for applications shortly after Feb. 28, 2001.
Deadlines are firm so attention to the dates mentioned above is critical.
Best wishes, and although I can t answer for the gates Foundation s methodology, processes or rules, I ll be glad to help in any way I can.