Technology Grants for Supporting Education?

citking asks: "I work as one of 12 micro computer technicians for the Madison School District, the second-largest in the state of Wisconsin, and we have a problem: Our support equipment, namely laptops and diagnostic hardware, is falling dangerously behind the times even as our schools receive top of the line technology sponsored mostly by private grants and donations. Our technology budget is small and is being cut back every year, so having the district buy us new laptops is out of the question. I wouldn't mind applying for a grant to cover most, if not all, of the cost of new equipment, but any grants I see directed at education are all directed toward teachers' projects. Are there any grant programs available for support positions in the public sector? If not, how do other support people in the public sector struggle to keep up with low budgets and outdated equipment?"

Comments

Err.. what?

[maskedbishounen]

Our support equipment, namely laptops and diagnostic hardware, is falling dangerously behind the times

Just what are you trying to do? Play Doom 3 on these things?

More seriously, though. Are they allowing you to do your job? If so, I don't see what the issue is.