Dell Foundation Awards 2008 'Connected Community' Grants to Non-Profit Organizations in Four States

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL):

The News:

    --  The Dell Foundation today announced the awarding of "Connected
        Community" grants to 26 organizations in four states - Texas, Tennessee,
        Oklahoma and North Carolina - where significant numbers of Dell
        employees live and work.
    --  These two-year $50,000 grants support innovative and collaborative
        initiatives that address technology access and training for youth,
        fundamental requirements for success in the digital economy.
    --  The grants support a range of programs, including those that:
        o Narrow the digital divide for low-income and at-risk youth by
          increasing community and home-based access to technology;
        o Use technology and Internet-based curriculum to facilitate career and
          college exploration for children and youth;
        o Address the lack of women in science and technology careers by
          engaging girls in innovative IT camps and after-school programs; and,
        o Connect students and parents to helpful online resources and
          communities.

Background:

    --  This year's grants were awarded to organizations that provide effective
        solutions to the technology access and skills gap that exists in
        under-served communities worldwide.
    --  Successful applicants provided measurable and substantive results and
        fostered collaboration between local organizations to strengthen the
        impact of its programs.
    --  A complete list of grants is attached and also available on the
        foundation's website with descriptions of the funded initiatives.
    --  The Dell Foundation solicits competitive applications from 501 (c)(3)
        non-profit organizations for a number of partnerships every two years.
        The next cycle for 'Connected Community' grant application submissions
        will be announced in 2010.

Quotes:

"It's no secret that technology access and skill are vitally important to employment in today's global economy," said Lisa Huddleson, executive director of the Dell Foundation. "We are honored to lend our support to these organizations that are effectively addressing this need in Dell communities."

About:

The Dell Foundation is committed to contributing to the quality of life in U.S. communities where Dell employees live and work.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

Texas Grants

Austin Children's Museum

Austin Children's Shelter

Austin Public Library Foundation

Austin School of Film

Austin Symphony Orchestra Society

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area

Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Children's Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas (CMC)

Communities in Schools

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Girlstart

River City Youth Foundation

San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Skillpoint Alliance

The Nobelity Project

The Salvation Army

University of Texas Foundation: UT Elementary School

Youth InterACTIVE

Tennessee Grants

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee

Nashville Public Television

Oasis Center, Inc.

Youth Villages

Oklahoma Grants

Boys & Girls Clubs

KIPP Reach Academy Charter School

North Carolina Grants

Girl Scouts Tarheel Triad Council Inc.

North Carolina Zoological Society

    Source: Dell Inc.

Released December 17, 2008