Planning comes first, but once a district determines what technologies and programs to implement, the most important task is finding the funds to pay for everything. In an era when funds for education in general are limited, technology-related purchases and related expenditures must be cost-effective. In addition, when budgets are tight, there is added incentive to be strategic in choosing everything from systems to hardware, software, professional development, and other components of a technology plan. This article offers several strategies that can help schools and districts tap into additional resources to pay for technology.