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Writing Grants to Obtain Technology for Schools withLarge Minority Populations
Developed by
Dr. Barry M. Bishop
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Adjunct
Objectives
At the end of this module, the participant will have an awareness of
TYPES of grants
TIPS for writing grants
RESOURCES for where to find grants
Types of grants
To reward individuals for accomplishments
To encourage individuals to try something new
To individuals for doing something special related to an institution
To reward individuals for accomplishments – for example
The Schools of Distinction Award, sponsored by Intel and Scholastic, Inc. and administered by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Foundation, recognizes outstanding K-12 schools for achievement in a range of academic and technology categories. Twenty elementary and high schools will receive grants of $10,000. Two of them will receive $25,000 "Best of the Best" awards. Further information is available at www.schoolsofdistinction.com.
To encourage individuals to try something new- for example
Milagro Foundation: Grants are available to support community-based, grassroots organizations that work with children and youth at risk for illiteracy, health or poor educational and cultural opportunities. Grants range from $2,500 to $5,000. Applications are reviewed year-round.www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp
To individuals for doing something special related to an institution – for
exampleDo you know an educator who has done a single extraordinary act or who is involved in an ongoing project that significantly improves the safety, quality of life, or environment of others? If so he or she may be eligible for recognition for a Volvo for Life Award, sponsored by Volvo Cars of North America.
http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/home/index.html
Grants usually come from 3 sources
Government
Philanthropic groups
Corporations
Tips for writing grants
Understand why the grant is being offered
(to extend best practices, to further a philanthropic cause, to promote the company,)
Understand the requirements of the grant
Only apply for grants for which you qualify
Tips for writing grants – cont. 2
Once you qualify, do not spend time explaining why you qualify
Understand the goal of the grant
Have a very clear action plan that usually includes a needs assessment and an evaluation plan
Make sure you connect your action plan to the grant goal.
Tips for writing grants – cont. 3
Have someone not in your field read the grant for clarity
Send the grant application in such a way that requires a signature on the receiving end
Start the grant application in enough time to collect all needed data and all signatures
Involve as many departments in the writing of the grant as possible
Many grants want inter agency cooperation. Find a public institution to collaborate with your school district (like a Public Library or Health Services organization)
Tips for writing grants – cont. 4
One well written grant application can be submitted for several grants with minor modifications. So spend time on your first.
Before you begin to write your grant, you need to collect data such as student demographics, achievement test scores, continuous improvement plans, and information about community partnerships
Organize a project team to write and manage the grant. The team should be made up of individuals who have expertise in curriculum, technology, research, and evaluation and should also include a member of the community. Ideally, each team member should write one section, with one person assembling the grant in the proper format.
Tips for writing grants – cont. 5
The needs section of the grant should be data driven and descriptive of the school.
The grant should support an existing Continuous Improvement Plan
The grant should demonstrate the Capacity to Implement
Clearly refer to the research that supports your vision
Articulate what Professional Development will be carried out
Tips for writing grants – cont. 6
The Budget needs to be accurate and in accordance with the grant application guidelinesHave a realistic timeline—you will have to live by itExplain the sustainability of your project after the grant goes awayUse your access to Online Subscription Resources to look up articles on grant writing
Resources 1
techLEARNING.com in the left margin choose Resources then Grants database. You may have to register (free)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foundation/grants_teacher.html National Geographic
http://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html International Reading Association
Resources 2
http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Hispanic serving institutions (and in Spanish)
http://www.neh.gov/grants/index.html National endowment for the Humanities
http://www.cpb.org/grants/historyandcivics/ American History and Civics Initiative
Resources 3
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community Lowe's stores (scroll down)
http://www.heb.com/aboutHEB/HH-excellenceIntro.jsp HEB grocery
http://www.eschoolnews.com/tsc/ Click on “Funding” in the welcome section
Resources 4
http://www.technologygrantnews.com/ some free resources or paid subscription
http://www.thejournal.com/the/topics/funding/ The Journal, with articles about funding
Resources 5
The US Government Education Grants site:http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml Look for “Grants” in the bottom right box.
Title I-A: Improving the Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies
Title I-B1: Reading First State Grants
Title I-B3: William F. Goodling Even Start Family Programs
Title I-B4: Improving Literacy through School Libraries
Resources 6 - US Govt.- cont.
Title I-F: Comprehensive School Reform
Title II-A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund
Title II-D: Enhancing Education through Technology State GrantsTitle III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students. Some District hire personnel, but do not overlook the opportunity for Spanish language materials.
Title IV-B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Resources 7 – US Govt. – cont.
Title V-A: Innovative Programs State Grants
Title V-D: Community Technology Centers
Title VI-B: Rural Education Initiative
Title VII: Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education
PT3: Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Grants
Collaboration
Stay in contact with local Universities, Public Libraries and other institutions that may write grants.The University of Houston-Clear lake grant CSLT is an excellent example of a University grant that also benefits campus Libraries with staff development and materials development (like this module)http://b3308-adm.uhcl.edu/School_of_Education/SoE/CSLT/index.asp
Conclusion
Librarians are supposed to collaborate
Collaborate with your Bilingual Department to write grants
It demonstrates your attempt to meet the needs of common clients
Sometimes they have sources you may not know about
Congratulations!
The End