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SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
January 25, 2006 (click here to see our archived newsletters)
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Summer School & Fall Grants---It's Time to Apply!
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Our database is filled with every state, federal, and foundation grant available to your school. You have absolutely no need to buy any other product. We already monitor over 4,000 sources to compile our grant information.
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 110,000 grants worth over
$6.5 billion.
To do a free search, go to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info
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Quote of the Month
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My heart is singing for joy this morning. A miracle has happened! The light of understanding has shone upon my little pupil's mind, and behold, all things are changed.
--- Anne Sullivan
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Editorial
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Things are heating up.
No, I'm not talking about the weather, though we've had a mild winter thus far in the South. I am, however, talking about new and exciting grants that are available for the taking - right now.
I personally update the information on the School Funding Center Web site, and I've seen already this year millions of dollars that could help you fund that brand-new program at your school.
Thinking of how you're going to update that computer lab while staying within the confines of your budget? Dreaming of some money for a tobacco education program to inform your students about the dangers associated with smoking?
"Thinking" and "dreaming" are fine and dandy, but "doing" is the action that gets the job done. Form your committee, compile your information and do your research. Teamwork is a wonderful asset when beginning the application process, and working together can bring positive results.
Through effective communication and a wealth of creativity, the common goal of providing the best education to your students will be met and rewarded with a grant to help turn your thoughts and dreams into a reality that will benefit your school.
Apply for a grant today.
Jennifer Kellar Erwin
erwin03@carolina.rr.com
For a full list of available grants (110,000), go to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info
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Shodor Succeed Curriculum http://www.shodor.org/succeed/curriculum
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide
EDSITEment http://edsitement.neh.gov
Education Index http://www.educationindex.com
Blue Web'N http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn
AOL@School http://www.aolatschool.com
Global SchoolNet Foundation http://www.globalschoolnet.org
Teacher Planet http://www.teacherplanet.com
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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. You need this manual, $38.00 total cost, including shipping.
3 ways to order:
Phone: 1-877-856-7400 with credit card
Fax: 1-903-856-5272 (signed purchase order)
On-line: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info/jump.asp
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Feature Article
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Prove To Them That You're A Good Investment
by Jennifer Kellar Erwin
You and your staff have thought of the perfect science program to benefit the students at your school, and wish to apply for a grant to help bring the program to fruition.
You know you have money in your budget to get the ball rolling, but lack $100,000 for much needed equipment purchases that will make the program complete. Sure, $100,000 may not seem like a lot of money to you, but to the organization from which you're asking funding, it very well could be.
Look at it this way: Receiving funding from a grantor often is a matter of convincing them you're a worthwhile investment.
When you write a proposal, you must be original and write it in a way that helps the reviewer(s) understand how your organization will use the funds to fulfill the purpose of the grant.
For example, if your project includes providing microscopes for each student to accurately assess his or her findings, and you discover that the slides alone will consume one-third of your budget, you may want to consider a less expensive way to accomplish your goal.
You definitely don't want to leave the budgeting issue on the back burner, only to blow up in your face at the last minute.
Make sure to list, in detail, every material you'll need for your project - from Petri dishes to droppers - before you tally up your final dollar amount to include in your proposal.
Grantors want to know how their money will be spent. You don't want to come up short, but you sure don't want to ask for money you don't need, won't use, or can't justify.
If you have questions, contact the funder BEFORE submitting your final proposal. Remember: The only dumb question is the one that doesn't get asked. And if your proposal is "on the money,"
chances are likely the grantor will see your project as an investment worth funding.
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 e-mail and Web sites of
granting organizations whenever available.
Usually address, phone, and/or fax is included.
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Tips
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1. Write in a clear, concise manner. Don't get wordy.
2. Follow directions exactly. You'd be surprised how many
grant applications are discarded for this reason.
3. Don't procrastinate. Now is the time to write grants
for summer school and for the fall semester.
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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.info/jump.asp
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Q & A
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Q. I'm thinking of applying for a grant through a local foundation. What happens after my proposal reaches their office?
A. Usually, the foundation's staff weeds out the obvious misfits - grants that aren't eligible, or don't fit into their guidelines for funding. The remaining proposals are researched, then presented to the board as recommendations for funding.
In most foundations, the final decision to fund a project is left up to the board members. Depending on the foundation's deadlines, it may take up to two months after they have received your proposal before you receive an answer as to whether or not your proposal was selected.
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Grant Announcements
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Grant name: 2006 Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Program
Funded by: Space Foundation
Description: Those eligible to be Teacher Liaisons include any K–12 educator or other professional or informal educator in the K-12 arena. Teacher Liaisons tend to be Master Teachers who want to inspire the next generation of students to pursue and excel in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Teacher Liaisons do not need to be science or math teachers; they need only to have a desire to integrate space education within their curriculums.
Program areas: Math, professional development, science/environmental, technology
Recipients: Public school
Proposal deadline: 2/24/2006
Contact person: Jonathan Ogg
Telephone: 1-800-691-4000
E-mail: jonathan@spacefoundation.org
Web site: http://education.spacefoundation.org/liaison/index.shtml
Availability: All states
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Our database is filled with every state, federal, and foundation grant available to your school. You have absolutely no need to buy any other product. We already monitor over 4,000 sources to compile our grant information.
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 110,000 grants worth over
$6.5 billion.
To order, go to: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info/jump.asp
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Grant name: Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants
Funded by: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF)
Description: Grants given to support K-12 education by funding projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit. Launched in partnership with PTO Today, a leading organization serving parent-teacher groups, Toolbox for Education will provide grants of up to $5,000 for public/private school improvement projects initiated by parents.
Program areas: Community/volunteerism, all other
Recipients: Public school, private/charter school
Deadline: 3/15/2006
Average amount: Up to $5,000
Telephone: 1-800-644-3561 ext. 208
E-mail: info@toolboxforeducation.com
Website: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
Availability: All states
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Grant name: CiviConnections Program
Funded by: National Council for the Social Studies
Description: Through the end of 2006, CiviConnections will involve more than 297 teachers and 7,425 3rd-12th grade students nationwide in linking local history inquiry with community service-learning activities. A team of three teachers can apply for a $7,500 grant to cover their costs for attending a summer workshop, implementing the program during the fall of 2006, and attending the 2006 NCSS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Program areas: Community involvement/volunteerism, professional development, social studies, all other
Recipients: Public school
Proposal deadline: 2/26/2006
Average amount: Up to $7,500
E-mail: civiconnections@ncss.org
Web site: http://www.civiconnections.org/
Availability: All states
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Grant name: 2006 Learn and Serve America Higher Education Grant Program
Funded by: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: The purpose of higher education grants is to expand participation in community service and service-learning by supporting innovative community service programs carried out through institutions of higher education that act as civic institutions to meet the human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs of neighboring communities. Emphasis is placed both on institutional change to support service and service-learning within higher education and on community problem-solving and capacity-building.
Program areas: Community involvement/volunteerism, general education, science/environmental, all other
Recipients: Higher education
Deadline: 2/28/2006
Total amount: $10 million
Contact person: Amiko Matsumoto
Telephone: 202-606-7510
E-mail: LSAHigherEd@cns.gov
Web site: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=2725
Availability: All states
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Feedback
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Don Peek
dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
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General Info
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