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Grants. Where to find them. How to get them.
Jamestown has put together this robust collection
of grant-seeking and grant-writing resources to
help you expand your adolescent literacy initiatives.
Here you will find funding sources, advice on
how to write grants, and foundations which specialize
in both technology and literacy issues. Take advantage
of all of these organizations that are willing
to help.
Where to find funds
How to write a grant proposal
Funding for technology projects
Funding for literacy projects
Odds ‘n ends
Where to find funds
Association
of Small Foundations
The Association of Small Foundations brings together
and supports philanthropic organizations that
operate on a small scale—organizations that
often target a specific region or interest. The
site includes a listing of members by state.
http://www.smallfoundations.org/
FundsNet
Access an alphabetic and clickable list of grant
making organizations that target the education
community.
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/educatio.htm
School Grants
School Grants is a comprehensive site of resources
for finding—and obtaining—funds for
classrooms. From identifying grant makers to writing
proposals, this site even includes samples documents
that clearly identify what foundations look for.
http://schoolgrants.org/
The Foundation
Center
Helping grantseekers succeed is just one of the
missions of the Foundation Center. Search for
funders by name, state, or philanthropic interest.
http://fdncenter.org/funders/
Grants.gov
Grants.gov brings all governmental grant programs
together on one site so that you can find exactly
what you’re looking for. Better yet, you
can find and apply for grants electronically.
http://www.grants.gov/
The NEA
Foundation for the Improvement of Education
The National Education Association offers a variety
of grants for projects that focus on improved
student learning.
http://www.nfie.org/grants.htm
The
Dana Foundation
Providing funds to improve education is one of
the stated goals of this Texas-based foundation.
http://www.dana.org/grants/education/
RFP Bulletin
A listing of current grant offerings and their
deadlines.
http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/
How to write a grant proposal
Non-profit
Guides
You’ve targeted a foundation. Now what?
Write an attention-grabbing, compelling proposal!
Non-profit Guides offers step-by-step strategies
for writing that winning proposal.
http://www.npguides.org/guide/index.html
School Grants
School Grants is a comprehensive site of resources
for finding—and obtaining—funds for
classrooms. From identifying grant makers to writing
proposals, this site even includes samples documents
that clearly identify what foundations look for.
http://schoolgrants.org/
Grant
Help
Everything you want to know about the grantwriting
process, from deciding on the type of proposal
to what to do once the proposal has been submitted.
http://granthelp.clarityconnect.com/school.htm
Education
Grants 101
This site, brought to you by the Illinois State
Board of Education, offers tips and advice on
getting your project funded.
http://www.isbe.net/grants/html/grants101.htm
Fundraising
Basics
Grassroots Fundraising hosts this “how to”
site. From “Asking for the Gift” to
“Writing the Thank-You Note,” this
site covers it all.
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/howto/index.html
The
Foundation Center’s Tips for Individual
Grantseekers
A list of frequently asked questions from individuals
working to fund projects.
http://fdncenter.org/for_individuals/faqs/index.html
Proposal
Writing Short Course
A step-by-step “course” that takes
you through the process of writing a grant proposal.
http://fdncenter.org/learn/shortcourse/prop1.html
The
Grantseeking Process
What should you expect through the grantseeking
process? The information on these pages ensures
that you leave nothing to chance.
http://fdncenter.org/learn/orient/intro1.html
GrantsandFunding.com
Peruse through tips on writing successful proposals.
http://www.grantsandfunding.com/grantsandfunding/reports/writingproposals.html
Developing
and writing a grant proposal
From the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
comes a comprehensive document that outlines clearly
the steps necessary in writing a winning proposal.
http://www.cfda.gov/public/cat-writing.htm
Funding for technology projects
eSchool
News: Grants and Funding
The people at eSchool News know that getting—and
maintaining—the latest technology in your
classroom costs money. That’s why they’ve
compiled this Web site of resources for financing
technological innovations and projects.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/erc/funding/
techLearning
Browse for grants or do a targeted search.
http://techlearning.com/resources/grants.jhtml
The
Coca-Cola Foundation
Funding education projects around the globe—from
girls’ schools in Pakistan to community
literacy centers in Indonesia—the Coca-Cola
Foundation focuses its US efforts on innovative
K-12 ventures.
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html
The Arthur
Vining Davis Foundation
Offers grants to support innovative educational
programs that enrich the teaching and learning
experience for students throughout the grades.
http://www.jvm.com/davis/
The
Digital Divide Network
This site provides a listing of private, public,
and governmental organizations that fund technology
projects.
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/webresources/index.cfm
IBM
Community Relations
Through its many grant programs, IBM supports
projects that “raise student achievement
and enhance academic productivity.”
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/
Donors
Choose
Teachers describe a project that needs funding,
and philanthropists choose those they wish to
fund.
http://www.donorschoose.org/
La Familia
Network
La Familia Network is a group of Latinos working
to counter the negative effects of the digital
divide. Grants range from $500–$2,000, and
support ranges from videos to activity kits. Download
an application for funding, or access an area
where you may make a request for in-kind support.
http://lafamilianet.net/v2/
Funding for literacy projects
NCTE
– Grants
The National Council of Teachers of English maintains
a site of grants for teachers of the language
arts. Included are links to NCTE’s grants,
government grants, and funding opportunities from
private foundations.
http://www.ncte.org/about/grants/
NCTE
- ELL Grants
NCTE also maintains a robust center with information
about grants specifically for English Language
Learners.
http://www.ncte.org/about/grants/topic/116644.htm
IRA’s
“Teacher as Researcher” Grants
Are you interested in conducting an action research
project about literacy and literacy instruction?
Consider applying for a grant administered by
the International Reading Association.
http://www.reading.org/awards/granttrg.html
The
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Find funding for projects that encourage families
to take an active role in literacy.
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
Verizon
Foundation
The Verizon Foundation offers supports for a wide
range of education projects, but much of its funding
goes to endeavors to promote and support literacy.
http://foundation.verizon.com/04007.shtml
Odds ‘n ends
Adopt-a-Classroom
Would your students benefit from additional goods
and materials? Register with Adopt-a-Classroom.
The site matches classrooms with individuals and
organizations willing to provide financial support
for much-needed supplies.
http://www.adoptaclassroom.com/
Donors Choose
Teachers describe a project that needs funding,
and philanthropists choose those they wish to
fund.
http://www.donorschoose.org
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