An education isn't how much you have committed to memory,
or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate
between what you do know and what you don't.

Anatole France
French novelist (1844 - 1924)

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Editorial
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With the holiday season upon us, why not give your school a
gift by writing a grant. Not only will it make you feel
good, as giving a gift always does, it will also be a
tremendous benefit to your students and teachers.

Everyone knows grants can be a pain to write and to monitor,
but there is nothing like giving students and teachers
something they would never have otherwise. You have in
your power the ability to give a special gift,
a wonderful gift that will keep on giving through the
unique skills and information your students will have
all because you took the time and effort to write a grant
for your school.

And if you have parents or business partners that want to
help your school but don't have thousands of dollars to
give, this is that special time you can ask them to
donate a subscription to The School Funding Center Grant
Database. We list every federal, state, and foundation
grant available to your school. What better gift could
anyone give your school?

Don Peek
dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com

Visit our website at:

http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info

and do several free grant searches simply by registering.

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Every Grant, Every School, Every Need
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Our goal is to have our database filled with every state,
federal, and foundation grant available to your school.

We have grants for universities, colleges, K-12, and pre-K.

We have grants for public, charter, private, and faith-
based schools.

Our database contains over 100,000 grants worth over
six billion dollars.

To do a free search, go to:
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Feature Article
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Using the Proper Language
by Don Peek

Writing the narrative part of a grant is as important as
the financials you include. It's not difficult, but it is
important to keep a few things in mind.

You should write clearly and concisely. Don't use fancy,
five-syllable words to try to impress someone. The
readers who are hired to evaluate your grant application
have stacks of them to read. The last thing they want is
someone trying to impress them with verbiage.

What impresses them most is simple language used in such a
way as to powerfully present: 1) why you need grant money,
2) how you will use it most effectively, 3) the growth
you will see as a result of being awarded grant money, and
4) how you plan to measure that growth to prove that it
occurred.

Give that information clearly and concisely, and you are
likely to get the grant money you seek.

One word of caution that I've given before, be very careful
about using template information provided by vendors.
First, if you're using the template, it is likely that
other grant writers are, too. When grant readers see the
same information over and over, they know you didn't put
the time and effort into your application that others did;
anyone can copy a template.

Second, the language of a template will not be the same
language you would normally use. That means your narrative
will not be as smooth and consistent as it should be. It is
fairly easy to tell when someone uses a template because of
this inconsistency. If you use information from a template,
rewrite it in your own words.

Again, when writing your narrative, be clear, concise, and
to the point, and even if you use template information as
a reference, put your own spin on it.

And finally, give the exact information that is requested
in the grant application---not a lot more, certainly not
less.

The School Funding Center's database at
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info
will help you match your needs to the grants that are
available. We include live links to email and websites of
granting organizations whenever available.
Usually address, phone, and/or fax is included.

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Tips
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Make sure your grant application exactly matches the requirements of the granting agency.
If you're not good with budgets, get a partner to do the financial part of the grant.
If you're not a good writer, get a partner to do the narrative part of the grant.

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YOU ONLY NEED ONE GRANT WRITING BOOK. HERE IT IS!
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http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info/jump.asp

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Q & A
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Q. Are many grants announced after January 1st each year?

A. As a matter of fact, they are. Many federal and state
    grants begin to show up, and often foundation grant
    requirements are reviewed and changed from prior years.
    The School Funding Center will include each of these
    in its grant database as they become available.

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Grant Announcements
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Grant name: Dunn Foundation K12 Visual Environmental
Education Grants

Funded by: The Dunn Foundation

Description: The main priority is to fund K-12 and adult
visual environmental education throughout the US. Funded
projects will have a national, statewide, or regional scope
or have that potential.

Program areas: General education, all other

Recipients: Public, private/charter

Proposal deadline: 3/15/05

Average amount: $500-$10,000

Total amount: $150,000

Telephone: 401-941-3009

Website: http://www.dunnfoundation.org

Availability: All states

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Grant name: Target Store Education and Arts Grants

Funded by: Target Stores, Inc. Corporate Giving Program

Description: Education giving on a national basis in areas
of company operations for education and the arts.

Program areas: Arts, facilities/maintenance, general
education, math, reading, science/environmental, social
studies

Recipients: Public, private/charter, higher education

Proposal deadline: 5/31/05

Apply between: March 1 and May 31 on an annual basis

Average amount: $1,000-$3,000

Total amount: $100 million

Website: http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/grant_guidelines.jhtml

Availability: All states
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Grant name: Wal-Mart Good Works Community Involvement

Funded by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Description: Wal-Mart's community involvement approach is
unique. Associates combine financial and volunteer support
to assist organizations in making a positive difference.
Local Wal-Mart stores often support local school projects.

Program areas: General education, science/environment, other

Recipients: Public school, private/charter

Proposal deadline: None

Average amount: $1,000+

Total amount: $200 million plus

Telephone: 800-530-9925

Contact: Local Good Works Coordinator or Wal-Mart manager

Website: http://www.walmartfoundation.org

Availability: All states

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