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SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
July 29, 2008 (click here to see our archived newsletters)
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Quote of the Month
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It is not so important to know everything as to appreciate
what we learn.
---Hannah More
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Editorial
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Is Reading Really That Important Anymore?
Yes, it is. A child who cannot read cannot begin to function properly in school. That stands to reason when you consider that 80-90% of social studies, science, writing, story problem, and health instruction are based on a student being able to read approximately at his/her appropriate grade level.
Wow! When will we learn? If a child can't read, he can't do much else in school. Why not truly, truly attack the problem by spending our instructional time and our school budgets on making sure the vast majority of our kids can read, and read well.
Will weaker readers miss other subject areas that proficient readers go through? Yes, they will. But they'll miss a whole lot more than that if they can't read.
I taught reading in middle school. I certainly saw the results of poor reading performance when I served as high school assistant principal in two different systems for seven years. Know this. In school, self-esteem is often directly tied to reading proficiency. Success in almost every class above first grade is tied to reading proficiency.
We know that being able to read well is important. We all know that. Why don't we spend the time and money to fix the problems we have in the United states with reading?
I believe it's because we would have to make drastic changes in the way we approach teaching reading. Not all children would receive the same amount of instruction, the same amount of practice, or the same amount of feedback.
Until we commit the time and money to make sure that 98-99% of our students can read and read well, we will continue to have higher failure rates, lower graduation rates, and fewer and fewer of our students able to function adequately in society.
Don Peek
To do a free grant searches using The School Funding Center Grant Database, go to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
Enter your email address.
Don Peek
dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com
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Feature Article
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If You're Going To Do a Job.....
Do it right. It's what your parents told you, and by now, you know your parents were right about 90+% of the time.
When you're writing a grant, I can't think of a maxim that would fit better. For most people completing a grant application is not fun. It gets easier the more of them you submit, but it will never be a pleasurable experience.
The fun is getting all that money!
Okay, so you know that writing the grant is not going to bring you all that much pleasure, but that doesn't mean that you should put less than 100% into that application.
When you're submitting competitive grant applications, it may take that 100% and then some.
Here are a few things you need to make sure you do:
1) Research the grant being offered. Make sure your situation and your problem matches very closely with the purpose for which the grant is being offered. I can't overemphasize this one. People waste a huge amount of time submitting applications to organizations that would never fund a grant for their particular needs.
2) Follow the directions of the grantor. If they say submit a letter before you apply, submit one. If the deadline is on August 15th, don't mail it on August 16th.
If they say use 12-point type, make sure your word processor is set on 12-point type. If you can't follow the simple directions that grantors give you, chances are you won't be receiving their grant money.
3) No fluff. Grant applications are not about impressing anyone. Your application doesn't have to be boring. It can express your enthusiasm for starting a new program or solving a problem, but stay focused. Lay out your needs, support your case with statistical information if you have it, and address how you will put your plan into operation if you get the money you need to fund it.
4) Don't leave any part of an application blank. If you don't understand parts of the application or what information is being sought, pick up the phone and get clarification.
People from granting agencies would much rather answer your questions than read an inappropriate application.
4. Proofread, proofread, get someone else to read your application, and then proofread it again. Typos and downright mistakes are distracting when you read grant applications. It's easy to tell when an application is completed and proofed appropriately.
That's it for now. It's time to start writing those applications for fall grant money. Make sure you take your time and do an excellent job when you apply for grants. You will be rewarded for your extra effort.
Don Peek
The School Funding Center Grant Database is the premier school grant database. It is more comprehensive and up-to-date than any other grant database that you will find.
Join us today.
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Don Peek
dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com
The School Funding Center's database at http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
will help you match your needs to the grants that are available. We include live links to e-mail and Web sites of
granting organizations whenever available.
Usually address, phone, and/or fax is included.
To do free limited grant searches, go to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
and type in your email address.
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Tips
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1. Follow application directions carefully. All of them.
2. Stay focused on your need for grant money. Don't add fluff or filler to your application.
3. Carefully proofread everything you submit.
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Top Grant-writing Manual in the Nation
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SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL GRANTS is a step-by-step grant-writing manual for both new and experienced grant writers. The author, Dr. Deborah Porter, is one of the most successful grant writers in the United States. More than 90% of the grants she writes are funded each year. You need this manual, $38.00 total cost, including shipping.
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com/jump.asp
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The School Funding Center Grant Database lists every grant available to your school in the United States. It is updated daily and currently contains over 110,000 grant opportunities.
If you are really serious about getting grant money for your school, you should subscribe to our grant database.
13-month subscription $397.00 (August is free)
6-month subscription $249.00
2-month trial $ 99.00
When you order the 12-month subscription, you get Dr. Deborah Porter's SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL GRANTS free with your subscription. It is a step-by-step grant-writing manual by one of the foremost grant writers in the country.
To order: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com (credit card)
or phone: 1-877-856-7400 (credit card)
or fax: 1-903-856-5272 (signed purchase order)
or mail: The School Funding Center, 449 Rusk Street,
Pittsburg, TX 75686
United States' schools will get more than 6.5 billion dollars in grant money this year. Why should yours be left out?
Don't forget that you can do limited free searches in our huge school grant database by going to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
and typing in your email address on our main page.
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Q & A
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Q. What is the easiest way to match our needs with the grants available out there?
A: Simple answer. Subscribe to a grant database. If you're really serious about finding grant money, subscribe to a grant database.
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Grant Announcements
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Grant Name: Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations
Funded by: U.S. Department of Education
Description: The purpose of the DRRP program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: Research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, and technical assistance. An applicant for assistance under this program must demonstrate in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds.
Program Areas: Disabilities
Recipients: Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education, Other
Proposal Deadline: 8/21/2008
Total Amount: $1.07 million
Average Amount: $356,665.00
Contact Person: Julius Cotton
Address: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6026, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202
Telephone: 202-245-6140
Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov
Website: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=42236
Availability: All States
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Grant Name: ING Foundation Educational Grants
Funded by: ING Foundation
Description: As part of their commitment to educators, ING honors excellence in education through a series of programs and sponsorships.
Program Areas: Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Science/ Environmental, Social Studies, Vocational
Recipients: Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education
Proposal Deadline: 9/14/2008
Proposal Deadline Description: Feb. 15, May 25, and Sept. 14
Total Amount: $3.3 million
Average Amount: $200.00 - $450,000.00
Contact Person: Luis Abarca, Jr., Mgr., Community Rels.
Address: 5780 Powers Ferry Rd., N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390
Telephone: 770-980-6580
Email: ingfoundation@us.ing.com
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Grant Name: Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program
Funded by: Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Description: The grants support programs that encourage literacy and creativity in children and may be used for activities such as: bringing in guest authors, illustrators, or storytellers; puppet making, book making, or other projects; book writing contests, etc. Application is online and must be printed and mailed to the address listed below.
Program Areas: Arts, Library, Reading, All Other
Recipients: Public School
Proposal Deadline: 9/15/2008
Proposal Deadline Description: Sept. 15 is the deadline each year - awards announced in Dec.
Average Amount: $100.00 - $500.00
Address: Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program, 450 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Website: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrant.html
Availability: All States
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I look forward to hearing from you.
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