Announcement of Initiative: Gates County Community Partnership is a 501(c)3 public charity whose mission is to inspire and increase community engagement by the citizens of Gates County for the educational and social development of its youth. The purpose of “The Access Initiative” is to address the digital divide in the Gates County community. Phase 4 involves laptop donations to families in need with children in Gates County Schools.

Deadline: Applications must be returned by Friday, December 5, 2025. Award recipients will be notified soon afterwards.

Applications are on Google Drive, at the following:

https://forms.gle/R5ZvWdqrGdbGRb7F7

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must attend Gates County Schools (T. S. Cooper Elementary, Gatesville Elementary, Buckland Elementary, Central Middle, or Gates County High) and in Grades 5 through 11.
• Household must qualify for or receive federal assistance based on income.