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SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
April 24, 2006 (click here to see our archived newsletters)
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Use Our Database for Free All Summer Long
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Only a little over 1 month is left in the school year, and it's time to apply for summer school and 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.
If you need a grant, it's in our database.
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To do a free search, go to:
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Quote of the Month
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If I ran a school, I'd give the average grades to the ones who gave me all the right answers, for being good parrots.
I'd give the top grades to those who made a lot of mistakes and told me about them, and then told me what they learned from them. - R. Buckminster Fuller
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Editorial
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My mother used to tell me that there was no better time than the present. This also rings true in grant writing.
Now that summer is almost here, staying abreast of the most up-to-date grant opportunities should be a high priority.
In addition to the fact that there is still time to apply for summer school programs at your school, you should take advantage of new grants for fall programs that you know will need supplemental funding, as well.
And don't limit yourself! Applying for more than one grant can, of course, increase your chances for funding. Relying solely on, for example, one highly competitive grant may not be as lucrative for your school. In addition, be aware that not every grantmaker can fund every proposal it receives.
You may also want to consider partnerships with community organizations to help reduce your overall costs.
Now's a good time to start making some contacts, too. Have you discussed your ideas with the grantmaker? Through your proposal, you will show how your school can achieve the grantmaker's goals, but communicating beforehand can help clear the air and form a relationship with a potential funder.
There a lot to do, and there's no better time than the present. Do your homework, compile your information and start writing that 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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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.
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Feature Article
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Be Willing to "Talk The Talk"
by Jennifer Kellar Erwin
The Narrative: What is it, exactly? It's part of a grant, but just how important is it?
The narrative portion of your grant proposal should include the who, what, when, where, why and how of the project for which you're asking to be funded. And you should prepare yourself to answer all of those questions when writing your grant.
Most narratives should satisfy the following questions:
1. What do we want?
2. What concern will be addressed?
3. Why is your concern important?
4. Who will benefit and how?
5. What objectives can be accomplished? How?
6. How will results be measured? Who will measure them?
7. How does this funding request relate to the funder's objectives and priorities?
8. Who are we, and how do we qualify to meet this need?
In addition, the narrative should include a "hook," which should align the project with the purpose. Is your proposal compelling? A strong hook is a critical aspect of a proposal and might determine how its reviewers perceive the idea.
Make sure your narrative is strong. Avoid "chatter" or irrelevant verbiage. The funder wants to get to know your program. It's your job to lay out all the details clearly and concisely.
Stick to the facts - and know that "talking the talk" is only half the battle.
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Tips
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1. Begin today and establish a timeline for applying for
grants.
2. Get help from those who have the data you need. Don't
waste time trying to do it all yourself.
3. Have one or more people review your proposal before
submitting it.
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Use our database for free all summer long. When you order in May, June, or July, your 1-year subscription doesn't begin until September 1st, but you can use our database free until then. You won't get a better deal than this.
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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Q & A
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Q. Should we let a potential funder know about in-kind gifts we've received?
A. Absolutely. This will help them better assess budgets. Most funders request that a budget be submitted with your proposal.
Matching funds should also be included, if applicable, since funders recognize when someone else is "in on the deal." This may be the deciding factor they need to fund your project.
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Grant Announcements
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Grant name: Summer Schools in the Arts
Funded by: National Endowment for the Arts
Description: This program supports rigorous, challenging summer arts education programs that enable children and youth to acquire knowledge and skills in the arts as well as gain lifelong interests in the arts and culture. Summer arts education programs offer several advantages for quality arts learning by providing: 1) challenging and engaging arts education opportunities during the summer; 2) immersion experiences where students spend consecutive hours each day for multiple weeks; and 3) comprehensive arts instruction that otherwise would not be available because of limited resources.
Typically, youth between the ages of 5 and 18 are served.
Program areas: Arts
Recipients: Public school, higher education, other
Proposal deadline: 5/22/2006
Average amount: $15,000 - $30,000
Contact person: Arts Endowment staff
Telephone: 202-682-5579
Web site: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8717
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: "Living in a Material World" Grants
Funded by: ASM International Foundation
Description: The ASM International Foundation's mission is to excite young people worldwide in materials careers. To help teachers bring the "real world" of materials science into the classroom, the ASM International Foundation is awarding 10 grants of $500 each to teachers, K-12.
Program areas: Science/environmental, all other
Recipients: Public school, private/charter school
Deadline: 5/25/2006
Total amount: $500 per school
Telephone: 800-336-5152
Email: jeane.deatherage@asminternational.org
Website: http://www.asminternational.org/content/Foundation/LivingintheMaterialWorld/Living_Material_World.htm
Availability: All states
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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 their own project.
Program areas: Technology, all other
Recipients: Public school, private/charter school
Deadline: 6/2/2006
Total amount: $3,550 per school
Web site: http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
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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