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SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
August 23, 2005 (click here to see our archived newsletters)
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The Grant-writing Manual You Need
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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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Quote of the Month
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Every time you stop a school, you will have to build a jail.
What you gain at one end you lose at the other. It's like feeding a dog on its own tail - it won't fatten the dog.
---Mark Twain
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Editorial
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Welcome back!
Summer's officially over, and teachers, parents and, yes, even students, I suspect, are glad to be back in the swing of things. It's not too late to begin researching areas where your school could use some improvement.
I attended my son's middle-school orientation and learned that the school is highly-equipped. The online resources are top-notch and readily available, and partnerships with local non-profits have been established, all with the help of grant monies acquired through private foundations. Some of his homework will even be completed online - quite an advancement from my days with nothing more than a piece of paper and a No. 2 pencil. This school definitely did its homework - and it shows.
As the weeks pass, more state and federal agencies will be posting new grant information and funds available for the taking. There will be millions of dollars available to fund a technology, math, or science program at your school. The information compiled for you on The School Funding Center site is easy to navigate and will save you hours upon hours
of research.
The need for top-notch programs in our school systems isn't going away. But the money you need won't be there if someone gets it before you do. Do your homework and find a grant today.
Have a great school year!
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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Top Education Web Sites
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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
Yahoo Education Directory http://dir.yahoo.com/Education
AOL@School http://www.aolatschool.com
Global SchoolNet Foundation http://www.globalschoolnet.org
edHelper.com http://www.edhelper.com
The Teacher's Corner http://www.theteacherscorner.net
Teacher Planet http://www.teacherplanet.com
LearningPage.com http://www.learningpage.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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Give Students Something To Look Forward To
by Jennifer Kellar Erwin
In last month's newsletter, I wrote about my county cutting the Drug Awareness and Resistance Education, or DARE, program from the education budget. Oddly enough, the policemen and women who were the facilitators for this program had one chief
concern:
They claimed that once the fifth graders in the county participated in the program, there was no follow-up; thus, the kids were just as susceptible to use drugs because there were no programs in place to continue the positive reinforcement this program provided elementary school children - especially the children who were classified as "at risk." They felt, in essence, that the program, on its own, did little to no good.
I wonder if they know about grant monies that are available to provide funding for anti-bullying or drug awareness programs? I hope they didn't just give up before they researched other options.
If kids don't have programs, or curricula, for that matter, to advance them to the next level, how smart will they become?
What will their chances of success really be? If a sixth-grader studied fifth-grade math until high school, what is the likelihood he'd ace freshman algebra? It's an easy question to answer: No chance at all.
If you're looking for additional funding for programs that are lacking at your school, look no further. The School Funding Center was established by an educator - and someone who knows how to get money to fund programs without waiting on the "no" or "it's not in the budget this year" from the powers that be.
Preparation is key to a solid, educational foundation. Educators must better prepare children for their future - but they also must ensure that they're waiting for the kids when they get there.
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. Make sure your grant application identifies a problem
that needs addressing.
2. Make sure you have statistical information to back up
your concerns.
3. Make sure the money you're requesting fixes or at least
alleviates the problem.
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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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School Grant-writing Manual
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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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Q & A
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Q. Do I have to get permission before writing a grant for my school?
A. Yes, for two main reasons: First, grants that are more than several thousand dollars often require the signature of a senior official before they can be implemented into the school system. Second, grants obligate the school system, not just the person who applies. If the terms of the grant are not fulfilled, the school may be responsible for all or part of the money that was spent.
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Grant Announcements
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Grant name: Best Buy te@ch Program
Funded by: Best Buy
Description: Teachers and schools successfully using interactive technology in the classroom may be selected to receive $2,500 gift cards from Best Buy. Educators in qualifying K-12 schools should complete and submit an application online.
Program areas: Technology, all other
Recipients: Public schools
Proposal deadline: 9/30/2005
E-mail: CommunityRelations@BestBuy.com
Website: http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/teach.asp
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: Classroom-Based Research Grants for Grades K-12 Teachers
Funded by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Description: The purpose of this grant is to support and encourage classroom-based research in precollege mathematics education in collaboration with college or university mathematics educators. For 2006-07, grants with a maximum of $8,000 each will be awarded to full-time teachers currently teaching mathematics at the grades K to 12 level.
Program areas: At-risk/character, math, professional development, technology
Recipients: Public school, higher education
Deadline: 11/4/2005
Telephone: 703-620-9840
Website: http://www.nctm.org/about/met/begle.htm
Availability: All states
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Grant name: Web Empowerment Grants
Funded by: SchoolSpan
Description: School districts nationwide looking to turn their web sites from obsolete pages to meaningful communication tools now have a viable solution to make that goal a reality.
SchoolSpan's second annual Web Empowerment Grants will be providing up to $1 million in technology applications to jump-start the efforts.
Program areas: Technology, all other
Recipients: Public, private/charter school
Proposal deadline: 9/30/2005
Telephone: 1-800-289-1622 ext. 301
E-mail: info@schoolspan.com
Web site: http://www.schoolspan.com
Availability: All states
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Get a degree online NOW! Go to:
http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1563423-10362709
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Grant name: Special Education--Technical Assistance on State Data Collection--IDEA General Supervision Enhancement Grant
Funded by: U.S. Department of Education
Description: Awards may be made to provide technical assistance to improve the capacity of States to meet data collection requirements.
Forty-three (43) awards are expected to be given.
Program areas: Disabilities, early childhood, miscellaneous, special education, all other
Recipients: Public, private/charter, higher education
Proposal deadline: 10/3/2005
Total amount: Up to $9.4 million
Contact person: Larry Wexler
Telephone: 202-245-7571
Web site:
http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-080205-001/Grant.html
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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