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SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
November 28, 2005 (click here to see our archived newsletters)
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Quote of the Month
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Education is a vaccine for violence. --- Edward James Olmos
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Editorial
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The holidays are here again, and, for educators, that means a little time off from school. But are you going to use your time off wisely?
I spoke with a middle school teacher the other day who was solely responsible for writing grants for her school. It was a huge undertaking for one person, she told me, and also said it was difficult to find the time to do the research required to compile the necessary information for grant writing.
The School Funding Center website lists thousands of organizations that can help educators get the funding they need, whether for special education, a unique arts curriculum, or a state-of-the-art computer class. And best of all, the information on the site is up-to-date and accurate, and lists thousands of federal, state and foundation grants to meet the funding needs of your school. It's a one-stop shop with millions of dollars in possibilities.
What better gift to give than the gift of education, especially one that is technologically advanced or highly specialized.
Yes, the holidays are here, and to secure funding for your school would surely be a gift that would keep on giving.
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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Feature Article
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Ten Reasons Why Your Proposal Won't Be Funded
by Jennifer Kellar Erwin
Some people may approach grant writing with a lackadaisical attitude. Whether the disgruntled "it's-going-to-take-way-too- much-time" attitude, or the wayward "I-don't-know-where-to-begin"
theory, these approaches may hinder your chances for funding before you even start the process.
Here's a list of what NOT to do when writing a grant. I believe if you follow it pretty closely, and steer clear of the unnecessary information that may bog down your proposal, your chances will increase to receive the funding you need for your school.
1. Don't be unorganized. If a proposal is poorly written or difficult for the funder to understand, chances are it will get tossed out before it's given a fair shot. Be clear, concise and complete. Funders don't have time for chaos!
2. Don't attach too many footnotes or other references. You want your idea to sound like an original one, even if it's one that's been used countless times before by other grantseekers. Put a creative spin on your idea to make sure it gets noticed.
3. Don't ramble. You should have a well-devised plan, and shouldn't sound as though you're making it up as you go along.
You also want to convey that your plan is thorough, not hastily thought out.
4. Don't do it by yourself. A grant that lacks evidence of coordination with other individuals working together to achieve the same goals will give the impression that your team isn't on the same page; thus, the funder may think the money won't be put to proper use.
5. Don't ask for funding from the wrong organization. If your needs don't match the grantor's requirements, consider your proposal a flop. Make sure all objectives, yours and theirs, line up perfectly.
6. Don't go off on a tangent. Most requests for proposals
(RFPs) give clear instructions. Follow them to the letter!
Keep your martyrdom under wraps, and don't waste the funder's time.
7. Don't have weak objectives. Before you ever sit down to write your grant, you should know EXACTLY what the money will fund if you're lucky enough to receive it. Be confident in your proposal, not vague or scattered.
8. Don't be greedy. If your proposed budget contains expenditures that are unnecessary or unjustified to reach the program's goal, you may come across as a money hungry individual, rather than a concerned and competent educator.
9. Don't ask for more than what's offered. If a grantor says they won't fund equipment expenses, don't include the need for a new copier into your grant. Funders are clear about what they'll fund. If you think it will work in your favor to "try anyway," rest assured it won't.
10. Don't be late. If you're thinking of waiting that one extra day to mail your grant, think again. If you miss a deadline, your hard work will fall by the wayside and open the door for someone who wanted it more than you did.
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 websites of
granting organizations whenever available.
Usually address, phone, and/or fax is included.
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Tips
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- Use spell check! You'd be surprised!
- Read your finished proposal as a GRANT READER would. It might surprise you how your proposal sounds.
- Develop a good budget in your grant---enough to satisfy needs, but no fluff.
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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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Q & A
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Q. What are my odds of being funded?
A. If you seek compatible funders, your chances of being funded will greatly improve. Advance contact with the funder may also increase your odds, whether through a phone call or personal conversation. If your previous grant application teetered the line of being funded but was edged out the first go-round, you might very well be remembered by the funder. Through a face-to-face, scheduled visit, you may be able to find out what prevented your proposal from getting funded, therefore, giving you a chance to improve your strategy the second time around!
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Grant Announcements
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Grant name: Olympus and Tool Factory Classroom Grant Program
Funded by: Olympus and Tool Factory
Description: Educators whose curriculum ideas illustrate effective and creative use of digital cameras and software resources are invited to apply. Proposals should involve the teacher's entire class via a group project or should allow each student to have the opportunity to build his/her own project.
Program areas: Technology/all other
Recipients: Public school, private/charter school
Proposal deadline: 12/30/2005
Average amount: Up to $3,500
Web site: http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
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: Civil Air Patrol Unit Grants
Funded by: Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF)
Description: The Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) helps provide educational opportunities through grants that will help ensure that future generations of Americans: 1) appreciate the important role of aviation and space in America's future;
2) have the technical knowledge necessary to understand aerospace issues; and 3) have the educational background required to pursue aerospace careers.
Program areas: Science/environmental, all other
Recipients: Public school
Deadline: 12/31/2005
Average amount: Up to $250
Telephone: 334-953-7572
E-mail: aeadmin@cap.gov
Website: http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5505
Availability: All states
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Grant name: School Library Grants
Funded by: The Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries
Description: The goal of the Laura Bush Foundation is to provide PRINT BOOKS to the school libraries and students that most need them. The Laura Bush Foundation will make grants of amounts up to $5,000 to school libraries; funds are to be used to update, extend and diversify the book collections of those libraries. All Laura Bush Foundation grants are made to individual schools rather than to school districts, foundations, or other entities. Only one application per school is allowed. You must apply online.
Program areas: Library, reading
Recipients: Public school
Proposal deadline: 12/30/2005
Total amount: $777,000.00
E-mail: steinmartin@charter.net
Web site: http://www.laurabushfoundation.org/foundation.html
Availability: All states
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Grant name: NIH National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grants
Funded by: National Institutes of Health
Description: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Grants (T32) to eligible institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals, selected by the institution, who are training for careers in specified areas of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
Program areas: Health/PE
Recipients: Higher education
Deadline: 12/31/2005
Average amount: Up to $500,000
Telephone: 301-435-0714
E-mail: GrantsInfo@nih.gov
Web site: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-109.html
Availability: All states
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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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