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NMLSTA Session Win Big! Write a Grant!
NSTA San Antonio, 2013
Patty McGinnis, NBCT
NSTA Middle Level Division Director
Arcola Intermediate School, Eagleville, PA
Dr. Kitchka Petrova, NBCT
Ponce De Leon Middle School, Coral Gables, FL
Grant Presentation
Available at:
Slideshare.net
Objectives of the Workshop Become familiar with the main components of a grant
proposal
Learn to evaluate the requirements of the funding agency and tailor your grant idea to them
Become familiar with the funding opportunities at the federal, state, and non government sectors
Why Write?
To be able to make major equipment purchases
To start a new program or a project
To receive funds to support professional development (coursework and educational travel)
Who Gets Grants?Anyone can! As long as
you Apply!Consider this…
Many grant programs do not have enough qualified proposals
If you don’t apply, you’ll never win!
A grant may be just the thing to re-energize your teaching!
The more you write the easier it gets
You’re Already an Expert
Grant writing is similar to writing a lesson plan
Don’t get overwhelmed by the process
Take it one step at a time
Have someone assist you with writing
Give yourself plenty of time
Major Grant Components
Project Summary or Abstract Description of Need and Target Population Potential Impact Objective (s) Activities/Methods Timeline Budget and Justification Evaluation
Project Summary or Abstract Write this section last
Clear, concise summary of your proposal
Avoid education terms/jargon
Include objectives, perceived need, target population, brief overview of activities, and evaluation techniques
Discuss partnerships and collaborations
Sell your idea!
Description of Need
What is the problem that exists in the community?
Explain the need How will your
proposal address this need?
How will students and community benefit?
Target Population
Describe: Student Age Number of students Socio-economic
background Special needs
(gifted, SPEC ED) Other staff who will
benefit
Objectives/Methods
What are the goals or learning objectives of your grant proposal?
Limit your goals (less is more) Keep goals attainable, measurable, and age appropriate Show that you know what you are doing---be descriptive! Mention any other professionals’ and organizations’
contributions to the success of your project
Timeline
Show major events: Trainings, Purchases Pre/post tests, etc.
Relate each activity to an approximate date
Budget Follow the directions and required
format Prepare a detailed budget for your
project Provide justification of the expenses Mention any resources available in
the school that can be used for the project
Include any in-kind contributions Review the grant foundations
restrictions on expenses to ensure that you are within their budget
Evaluation Plan What qualitative and
quantitative data will show objectives have been met?
How will you measure you success?
Consider Pre/Post Tests Journals Interviews Questionnaires Community Involvement
Other Components
Project sustainability/dissemination plan Project staff resume/vitae Endorsement from school district (letter from
administration) Letters of support from outside organizations
involved in project Proof of Tax Exempt status
Dissemination Plan
• What is your plan for disseminating to other teachers? Consider…• Post to NSTA forums• Write an article for a
science teacher journal• Press Release• Presentation to School
Board or Science Department
Project Staff Vitae Convince funder of your ability
to follow through on proposal Include
Education Teaching experience Publications Past involvements with innovative
teaching programs, other funded grant proposals and anything relevant to the proposed project
Letters of Support
Partners such as community organizations or universities
Principal or Headmaster Strong letter of support Conveys enthusiasm for
project Expresses how students and
school will benefit
Evaluating the Requirements of the Funding Agency
Read carefully what type of projects the agency is willing to fund. Find a way to connect your idea to their requirements
Evaluate their requirements about ideas, budget, and types of students they would like to see involved in the project
Talk to the grant manager
Check the web site to see projects that were funded previous years. Make sure your idea is not a copy
Federal Grant Resources
U.S. Department of Education Grant Information
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
Federal Register and Federal Forecast
Grants.gov
Corporate Grants Corporate Grants for Teachers:
Best Buy Nike ING Unsung Heroes Scholastic American Express Intel Target Lowes Trustmark BP America Olympus Starbucks P. Buckley Moss Foundation International Technology Education Association National Geographic Association
Grants for Teachers Best Buy awards up to $2,500
to schools for successful interactive programs using technology
Target Field Trip Grants award up to $1,000 for field trips
The NEA Foundation
Nasco Get a Grant Searchable Site
Grants for Science Teachers Captain Planet Foundation for environmental projects
Verizon Foundation Grants – Innovative technology based projects. Up to $10,000. Deadline October
Air Force Association Educator Grants – up to $250 for a project on aerospace education activities
Toshiba American Foundation Grants Program for 6-12 Science & Math Education Grants of $5,000 or less are made on rolling basis and applications are accepted throughout the year Grants larger than $5,000 – two deadlines –February 1st and August 1st.
Large grants are awarded in March and September Grants for K-5 up to $1,000. Applications must be received by October 1st
Other Places State Department of Education
grants4teachers
The Foundation Center
Local Businesses and Community Organizations
Corporations, foundations and other organizations
NSTA Reports (and other professional organizations)
Network! Meetings, conferences and professional development events are places where you can gain information about grant opportunities
Tips and Suggestions Did you clearly articulate the
need and target population?
Are your goals realistic?
Are your objectives measurable?
Is all of your requested equipment integral to the proposal?
More Tips! Did you double check the grant
directions and include all required components?
Were you concise and to the point?
Did you spell out acronyms?
Did you check for spelling/grammatical errors?
Did someone proofread your grant? Does your vision come clearly across to someone outside of the science classroom?
Questions?
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