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Grants Tips and Tricks
Presented By: Dr. Nan Williams
Session Goals
This presentation will provide you tips and tricks on writing and receiving grants. Particular attention will be given to assisting you with strategies for making your next grant stand out to the grant readers and help you make your next one the that will be funded!
Agenda
1. Parts of a Grant 2. Tips and Tricks3. Time to Plan4. Questions
Parts of a Grant
Parts of a grant
1. Summary2. Goals and Objectives3. Timeline4. Budget5. Evaluation
Summary
Summary
• The first impressions gained from the summaries are important
• Tight and descriptive as possible• Highlight what makes your project
stand out
Summary
• Be easy to read, interesting and comprehensive
• Why your project is unique, its impact, and what your goals for the project are.
• Avoid jargon, generalities and cliches• Sell your proposal
Goals and Objectives
Goals and Objectives
• Clearly stated goals and objectives aligned to purchases
• Have focused achievable goals and expectations
• Student centered and that you have a solid plan to show evidence of the success of the project
Timeline
Timeline
• Is realistic• Takes into account pre-planning,
implementation, and assessment
Budget
Budget
• Budget amounts that are realistic and clearly relate to items mentioned in the body of the proposal
• Clearly state what you are going to do with the equipment you are purchasing
Evaluation
Evaluation
• How will you measure success?• How will disseminate your
success?
Tips and Tricks
Carefully Follow the Directions Provided
Look for:• Missing signatures• Missing components• Exceeding the page limit• Missing the deadline• Necessary signatures before
mailing your proposal
Things You Might Include
• A letter indicating active support from your administration
• Community outreach, involving parents, and local people in a problem unique to your area
• Letter of support from an official of that organization that shows evidence of the involvement and contribution of that organization
Things to Keep in Mind
• The legal rights to do whatever you are proposing
• Do not assume outcomes. You must clearly show how the project will be implemented and what direct assistance you will receive.
• Gaining strong administrative support from your school and district
Successful proposals may include ...
* Novel instructional strategies * Curriculum development and
implementation * Creative uses of technology * Involvement with the community or
industry * Collaborative programs among
students and teachers
Successful proposals may include ...
* Professional and staff development * Innovative uses of educational
equipment * Involvement of at-risk or minority
students * Multidisciplinary or interdepartmental
participation * In-class or extracurricular activities
Successful proposals may include ...
* Demonstrate creativity * Involve risk taking * Possess visionary quality * Model a novel way of presenting
content * Promote exciting and innovative
activities to motivate students
Once you have completed and fine-tuned your
proposal• Set it aside for a few days• Come back, read it with fresh eyes
and look for ways to improve it• Have an uninvolved colleague read
your proposal and give their suggestions
After SubmittingDon't be discouraged if you aren't selected for a grant the first time you submit a proposal
The most successful grant writer often have many rejection letters in their files.
You might re-work your proposal for different grant programs, or for re-submission the following year.
Other Grants/Awards for TechnologyDiscovery Education 21st Century Classroom
www.discoveryeducation.com/cdwg
HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html
Lowe’s Toolbox for Educationhttp://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
SMARTer Kids Product Grants http://www.smarttech.com/us/Resources/SMART+education+programs/Grants+and+fundraising/Grant+information
TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATIONhttp://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp
Other Grants/Awards for TechnologyKids in Need
http://www.kinf.org/grants/
Donors Choosehttps://www.donorschoose.org/
American Express Philanthropyhttp://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/gb/howto.asp
Next Generation Learning Challengeshttp://nextgenlearning.org/the-grants/learn-more
Grant Databasehttp://hmheducation.com/grantsfunding/search.php