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SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
June 27, 2005 (click here to see our archived newsletters)
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Quote of the Month
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The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
-- Diogenes
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Editorial
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I recently spoke with a middle-school principal who is in the midst of finalizing plans for the science and technology magnet program my son will attend in August. Grants were applied for and awarded to the school to assist with new equipment, such as laptops and digital cameras, as well as building expenses, including a walkway that will connect the classroom to a nearby museum.
While kids are relishing the longer summer vacation given them this year, chances are you educators are using at least part of your "vacation" to plan for the upcoming school year.
Many of the grants provided by the federal government have deadlines which pass right before the school year begins.
I'm sure it would be disheartening to miss one of those deadlines, thus missing a great opportunity to get monies for your school. It might be an opportunity that could cost your school thousands of dollars.
The School Funding Center Web site is a powerful tool, and can be utilized to seek out monies which are available nationally to help provide much-needed programs, supplies, or equipment for your school.
What area of your school could use some improvement? Yes, many students and educators have an has an extended break this year.
But the new school year will be here before you know it. Don't you want to be adequately prepared?
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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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:
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Feature Article
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First-time Grant Writer? Don't Sweat It!
by Jennifer Kellar Erwin
If you're getting ready to sit down and write your first grant, you may be a little nervous. The compilation of paperwork, the terminology, making sure to meet that deadline---all the details can seem a bit overwhelming.
So, what is the best way to lay out your proposal? Can you ask for more money than you actually need? Will your idea be original enough to catch the grantor's attention?
Before you ever apply for that first grant, you must have a game plan. Get the support you need from colleagues, your principal or superintendent to set a goal and make it happen.
Remember to have a clear, concise plan in mind before the application process begins.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is the primary source of information where you'll find exactly what the grantor will fund. It's important NOT to make the grantor conform to your ideas; rather, stick to the RFP's guidelines and see if your ideas mesh with the grantor's funding priorities.
If your plan is to apply for funding from a private foundation, stay away from projects that seem "risky;" having a unique idea for your curriculum is fine, but it would probably be a horrible idea to ask for monies for a skydiving trip so your students can learn a little more about meteorology!
But do you wish there was an innovative way your students could learn more about science and the environment? Don't just apply for a blanket environmental education grant. Find an agency out there who funds the addition of a greenhouse, garden, or an aviary to your campus. Some agencies fund projects which don't fall into the category of "humdrum" or "general" curriculum.
Spend a little extra time searching for them.
Check, double check and triple check your application! Make sure there are no typos, and that your plan is easily understood. Ask a colleague not involved with the proposal to read over the information your team has compiled. Another set of eyes never hurts.
And don't get discouraged if you get a rejection letter. Just remember---if at first you don't succeed, try, try again! Your time and effort will be worth it when your students succeed in a fun and exciting new program at their school.
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. Start today. If you don't get started, you'll never get a
grant.
2. Research. Support your need with plenty of facts & figures.
3. Be concise. Fluff can turn the grant reader off.
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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.
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info/jump.asp
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Q & A
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Q. Does writing grants get easier?
A. Absolutely! Just the practice will help, but you will
also use a lot of information repeatedly to support
your needs. Each one you write should be faster and
easier than the one before.
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Grant Announcements
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Grant name: Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS)
Funded by: U.S. Department of Education
Description: The CCAMPIS program supports the participation of low-income parents in post-secondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services.
Program areas: Early childhood, family services, general education, all other
Recipients: Public and private higher education institutions
Proposal deadline: 7/22/2005
Total amount: Over $10 million
Contact person: Dorothy S. Marshall
Phone: 202-502-7600
E-mail: TRIO@ed.gov
Website: http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-060805-001/Modification1.html
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.
From universities, colleges, K-12, and pre-K, to public, charter, private, and faith-based schools, our database contains over 110,000 grants worth over $6.5 billion.
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info
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Grant name: Toshiba Large Grants Program
Funded by: Toshiba America Foundation
Description: The Foundation awards grants for programs and activities that improve the classroom teaching and learning of science, mathematics and technology for students in grades K-12.
Public and private schools are invited to apply. Projects should provide direct benefits to students and should be teacher-led, classroom-based experiences. Grants under $5,000 are accepted year-round. Deadline is Oct. 1 for grants over $5,000.
Program areas: General education, math, science/technology
Recipients: Public and private schools, LEAs
Website: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/about_us.html
Availability: All states
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Grant name: Grants to States to Improve Management of Drug and Violence Prevention Programs
Funded by: U.S. Department of Education
Description: This program helps support the development, enhancement, or expansion of the capacity of States and other entities that receive SDFSCA State Grants funds to collect, analyze and use data to improve the management of drug and violence prevention programs.
Program areas: At risk/character, safe/drug free schools, technology
Recipients: Public, higher education
Proposal deadline: 7/22/2005
Total amount: $3 million
Average amount: $1,000-$3,000
Contact person: Maria Worthen
E-mail: maria.worthen@ed.gov
Web site: http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-061305-001/Grant.html
Availability: All states
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Grant name: GM Foundation Education Grants
Funded by: General Motors Foundation, Inc.
Description: GM Foundation is a consistent leader among contributors to education, including the support of the arts, and science/environmental and technology education/programs.
Program areas: Arts, general education, science/environmental, technology
Recipients: Public, private/charter
Proposal deadline: Online applications accepted year-round
Total amount: Over $40 million
Average amount: Up to $2 million
Contact person: Lorna G. Utley, president
Telephone: 313-665-0824
Web site: http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/community/guidelines/
who_support.html
Availability: All states
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