SFC- June 22, 2006 Newsletter

SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER

The School Funding Newsletter

June 22, 2006

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It's almost time for school to be out, and it's time to apply for fall grants now.

The School Funding Center Grant Database contains every federal, state, and foundation grant available to your school. Subscribe now. Order now and get the entire summer free of charge.

We have grants for: Reading, math, science, arts, TAG, at-risk, ESL, library, migrant, homeless, facilities, maintenance, journalism, environment, technology, transportation, vocational, bilingual, health/PE, after- school, adult literacy, social studies, foreign language, family services, general education, Native American, safe/drug-free schools, community involvement, special education, and professional development.

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Quote of the Month
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Education is what survives when what has been learnt has been forgotten. - B.F. Skinner

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Editorial
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There's more to being an educator than standing in front of a classroom, instructing your students to learn a new math problem or helping them with a new spelling word.
There are some important questions you should ask yourself.

What monies have been allocated for the upcoming school year? Which programs will the money best serve? Which ones will be cut altogether? How will your students suffer if funding isn't available?

The main question is this: Have you begun searching for the necessary outside funding for that innovative program at your school?

With more than 110,000 grants on The School Funding Center Web site, finding money isn't difficult. Grants are awarded gifts that don't have to be repaid---and gifts that you can't afford to overlook. There are grants that help fund technology education; other grants can give a brand-new twist to a health or physical education program.
What about those budding artists that need some guided direction? There is money available for them, too.

All you have to do is ask yourself some questions. Then let The School Funding Center give you the answers you need.

Jennifer Kellar Erwin

For a full list of available grants (110,000), go to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info

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Feature Article
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Which Type Of Grant Best Suits Your Project?
by Jennifer Kellar Erwin

Whether it's the need for funding to plan that perfect program or funds to supply equipment for a new computer lab, there are many types of grants to choose from. Below you'll find some of the most common grants, and the exact purpose each one serves.

Planning grants: If your school is planning a major new program, you may need to spend a good deal of time and money planning its design. Before you can begin writing your proposal, research might be necessary to ensure all areas work efficiently and correctly. Experts may need to be consulted, or other planning activities may need to be conducted.

Seed money or start-up grants: A start-up grant helps a new program in its first few years; in other words, it oversees the "get on your feet" time. These grants usually supply funding for more than one year, and often decrease in amount each year ($50,000 the first year, $25,000 the second year, and $15,000 the last year). With start-up grants, the funder assumes that, over time, other sources will be relied upon to supplement future costs.

Management or technical assistance grants: These grants do not support the mission-related activities of the project.
Instead, they support management or administration, especially with fundraising, marketing, or financial management. For instance, these grants may help pay the salary of a marketing consultant.

Facilities and equipment grants: Sometimes called capital grants, or "bricks-and-mortar" grants, these grants can help your school purchase a physical asset to your program; specifically, a building or computers. Of course, your proposal must be able to make the case that this asset(s) will help serve the students in a greater capacity than if they had to function without it. Keep in mind that when asking for these funds, several things will be considered, including the financial health of your school and/or district. No grantor wants to sink their money into a facility, only to see it close in a few years because of its inability to be maintained.

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Tips
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1. Look through your test scores. Find your weakest area.
2. Match your greatest need to all possible grants in The
School Funding Center Database
3. Write several grants to address your school's weakest
area and get the money to address it.
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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 more than 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 more than 110,000 grants worth more than $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. What do funders look for in a proposal? I want our school's proposal to stand apart from all the rest.

A. One way to get noticed is by following the funder's directions to the letter! Yes, funders look for, and expect, clarity and uniqueness in proposals. But not only do they want to ensure the proposed project will meet the students' needs, they want to see that the project focuses on their stated priorities, as well. Some minutia is important, but too much "fluff" can be a turn-off. Make sure to put good writing skills into practice by avoiding typographical and grammatical errors.

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Grant Announcements
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Grant name: Open Society Institute Educational Grants

Funded by: Open Society Institute

Description: Grants given to support K-12 and higher education on a national basis. Monies allocated mostly for equipment, fellowships, general/operating support, internship funds, professorships, program development, research and scholarship funds. Individual grants and scholarships are also awarded.

Program areas: Arts, general education, health/PE, math, reading, science/environmental, social studies, all other

Recipients: Public school, private/charter school, higher education

Proposal deadline: None

Total amount: $83 million

Average amount: $25,000.00 - $250,000.00

Contact person: Inquiry manager

Telephone: 212-548-0600

Web site: http://www.soros.org

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 more than 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 more than 110,000 grants worth more than $6.5 billion.

To order, go to: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info/jump.asp

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Grant name: Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems Program

Funded by: U.S. Department of Education

Description: Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems will provide funds to increase student access to high-quality mental health care by developing innovative approaches that link school systems with the local mental health system.

Program areas: General education, health/PE

Recipients: Public school, other

Deadline: 7/10/2006

Total amount: Approximately $5 million

Contact person: Dana Carr

Telephone: 202-260-0823

Email: dana.carr@ed.gov

Website: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=9691&mode=VIEW

Availability: All states

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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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Grant name: Tiger Woods Foundation Education Grants

Funded by: Tiger Woods Foundation

Description: Grants given to support elementary and secondary education, primarily in urban cities nationwide.
The Foundation focuses on programs and projects that enhance the learning process for children, as well as transitional programs for young adults to become productive adults. No funding is available to individual public schools; however, organizations within a public school system may apply.

Program areas: Community involvement/volunteerism, early childhood, family services, general education, health/PE, safe/drug free schools, vocational

Recipients: Private/charter school, other

Deadline: 8/1/2006

Telephone: 714-816-1806

Email: grants@twfound.org

Website: http://www.twfound.org

Availability: All states

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Grant name: Grants for Arts Projects: Access to Artistic Excellence

Funded by: National Endowment for the Arts

Description: Access to Artistic Excellence encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the country. While projects in this category may focus on just one of these areas, the Arts Endowment recognizes that many of the most effective projects encompass both artistic excellence and enhanced access. Please check Web site to choose your discipline and follow correct application guidelines.

Program areas: Arts

Recipients: Higher education, other

Deadline: 8/14/2006

Average amount: $5,000 - $150,000

Web site: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7554

Availability: All states

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