Grant Writing Tool Kit

Linda JonesThe Eighth Floor

Getting Started• Please turn off microphones to avoid feedback.• Please use the Text chat window to post

comments and questions at any point.• It’s ok to “talk.” • Use the link in the upper right corner to

“maximize” your screen for a larger view.• Ask me if I am recording???

In this lesson learn about:

• Researching your school profile to know what grants you are eligible for

• Prepping the profile of grant leaders• Using the GetEdFunding.com database to

search on grants that fit your school and your student population

Research your school profile

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Demographics

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Demographics• Student population• Data showing need for this project• Photos of reality that needs to be changed• Other unique information about your school.

Prep the profile of grant leaders

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Resume, Biography or Curriculum Vita (CV)

• You will be asked for ONE of these items• Show information pertinent to this grant topic

o Biography o Resumeo Curriculum vitae

• Share with colleagues and revise

GetEdfunding.com

Email Subscriptions• Biweekly personalized automatic updates• Monthly GetEdFunding Connections e-

newsletters• Periodic alerts to upcoming grant-related

webinars and resources.

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Keep in mind• Is your school or program eligible?• Know what must do/ can do/ cannot do• Know maximum $ amount: Don’t exceed it!• Need matching funds?

o Need letters of support?o Sample rules:

• Cannot pay for food or alcohol• Must allocate 10% for evaluation• Cannot exceed state per diem• Cannot use funds for capital improvements

Find school partners• Build a team to work with you

o “Critical friend” to comment, help write, edit

o Team members to draft sectionso English teacher does proofreadingoMath teacher checks budgeto Principal checks on district issues