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Grants and Funding
Deb Wards monthly Column
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Back-to-school GoFundMe promotion gives every classroom a $50 bonus
In addition to the tissues and graphing calculators on most school supplies lists, teachers might consider something new -- a small cash donation. For its relatively-new back-to-school promotion,…
5 grants to make a big difference at your school
Funding opportunities for any classroom Whether your school is beefing up STEM programs, focused on improving literacy, or just looking ... Read more
Dept. of Ed launches makerspace design challenge with $200,000 in prizes
White House competition is giving schools the chance to design and realize the perfect makerspace A new Department of Education-sponsored ... Read more
New grant program to award classrooms with assessment tech packages
Turning Technologies is giving away $36,000 of its own technology to schools that take part in a new funding application, called the Classroom Improvement Technology grant.
4 grants perfect for leaders and libraries
Each month, eSchool News compiles a list of new education grant opportunities. This month’s grants focus on libraries, literacy, and school leadership. We list grants for collaborative team…
Contest rewards library-educator collaborations with cash prizes
A new contest from Gale and Library Media Connection will award prizes and library resources to schools that share collaboration success stories between library media personnel and educators.
Canvas gives $110,000 in grants to innovative educators
As part of an awards program, Canvas learning management system parent company Instructure has given out more than $100,000 in grants supporting innovative educators in both K-12 and…
$5 million in grants to support blended learning program
To recognize outstanding blended learning models, Triumph Learning, producer of K-12 curriculum and interactive digital tools, has introduced a grant program to award up to $5 million to…
The 9 essentials of crowdfunding for the classroom
As funding for public education continues to decline, districts, administrators, and classroom teachers struggle to find ways to fill gaps left by budget cuts. Traditional school fundraising methods,…
6 small grants for teachers that could make a big difference
This month’s grants focus on mostly smaller sums ideal for individual classroom teachers or projects. Check out these funding opportunities for teachers, students, parents, and administrators–there’s likely to…
July: 4 education grants you don’t want to miss
From STEM learning to financial literacy, learn more about these new July grants.
What ‘sequestration’ could mean for school grant seeking in 2013
You might already know that the Budget Control Act of 2011 created a Joint Commission of Congress that is charged with identifying budgetary savings of at least $1.2…
Dispelling five common grant-seeking myths
As I’ve talked with a variety of people recently who are looking for funding for their education projects, I’ve come to realize there are a few grant-seeking “myths”…
Five reasons you should attend grant workshops and training calls
When I started writing education grants nearly 20 years ago, many funders would hold Request for Proposals (RFP) workshops. During these workshops, they would review the RFP for…
Six lessons learned as a grant reviewer
I recently received an eMail message from an individual who attended a workshop I led on grant writing in February. During my workshops, I often encourage attendees to…
How to approach funders who don’t accept new proposals
If you are a seasoned grant writer or have spent numerous hours researching foundations, you might be as frustrated as I was when I would find a “perfect…
Eight tips for creating an accurate budget for your grant proposal
If you are creating your very first budget for a grant proposal, where should you start? Here are eight suggestions that might make the process a little less…
Boost your grant-seeking success by demonstrating strong credibility
You might have noticed that some funders require you to address the “Capacity of Your Organization” to carry out the project you’re describing in your grant proposal. If…
How to tap corporate philanthropy in support of ed tech
Is corporate philanthropy a part of your grant-seeking efforts? If not, here’s some basic information to get you started in examining this potential source of support for your…
Tips for effective grant evaluation
In a recent article from the publication Giving Forum, titled “Effective Grant Evaluation: A Funder’s Tips,” author Sharon DeMark from the Minnesota Community Foundation and the Saint Paul…
Eight ways to get ahead of the grant-seeking game for 2011-12
Summer is here, and for the most part this tends to be a quiet time in the grant-seeking world, as many government grantors are not holding competitions. As…
Six questions to ask before applying for a grant
In last month’s column, I highlighted a paper entitled “Right-sizing the Grantmaking Process,” which was written by Project Streamline, an initiative of the Grant Managers Network. In that…
Four ways funders can help grant applicants
Recently, I read an article that answered several questions I’ve had about grant makers for a long time. Not only that, but the article also addressed several questions…
How to disseminate the results of a grant-funded project
Seasoned grant writers might notice that some funders, especially for major grant programs, ask for a dissemination plan in their request for proposals. That is, applicants are asked…
Seven strategies for successful grants management
The current economic situation has prompted many entities to apply for grants they’ve never applied for in the past, which has resulted in even more competition for grant…
Ten grant-writing resolutions for the new year
As one year ends and another begins, I always think it’s a good idea to go back and review the basics of grant writing and develop some resolutions…
How to find private sources of funding
In my last column, I wrote abut how to find grant opportunities from public funders, such as government agencies. This month, I’m going to focus on finding grant…
Where to find grants for education
I recently held a question-and-answer session with eSchool News readers via Twitter—and the No. 1 question that kept coming up was, “Where can I find a grant for…
Advance planning is the single biggest key to grant-seeking success
About eight years ago, I wrote a column that described what I considered to be the top 10 grant-writing mistakes. I recently read the list again, and it…
A strong budget narrative can help sell your proposal
If you've written a significant number of grant proposals, you might have noticed there are two narratives that funders often request as a part of an application. The…
How to know if it’s worth applying for a grant
If you work in a busy grants office or do a significant amount of grants research, you might be looking for ways to streamline the process. Requests for…
How to serve as the ‘lead applicant’ in a grant project
If you plan to apply for grants that involve other partners, you should be familiar with the term “lead applicant” and the responsibilities that go along with being…
Death of a grant proposal: Six lessons learned in post-mortem
As I write this column, I'm mourning the death of a grant proposal that, after many weeks of discussion and hard work, did not get submitted. I'm conducting…